Echinodorus tenellus aquarium plant

£2.80

Echinodorus tenellus aquarium plant

Pack size:- bunch of approx 5-8 plants

This small rosulate plant will easily make a 5-10 cm high carpet when the light is good and the bottom layer nutritious. Even at an intense light level this variety remains fresh green unlike the usual, more reddish, Helanthium tenellum.
An easy and quite undemanding foreground plant.

Plant Info

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Carpeting

Cultivar

Slow

5-15 cm

Low

Low

Easy

Foreground

Availability: 1 in stock

Transform your aquarium floor with Echinodorus tenellus aquarium plant, a popular foreground plant known for its delicate, grass-like appearance. Often called Pygmy Chain Sword, this plant creates a lush, carpeted effect, adding depth and natural beauty to any freshwater tank.

Echinodorus tenellus aquarium plant is hardy and easy to grow, making it perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. It thrives in both low and moderate lighting and grows quickly when provided with nutrient-rich substrate and CO2 supplementation. This fast-growing plant forms dense mats over time, offering natural shelter for small fish and shrimp.

Planting is simple: insert the roots into fine gravel or sand, and regular trimming encourages thick, healthy growth. Its fine, bright green leaves provide a natural contrast to taller or more colorful plants, making it ideal for aquascaping foreground areas.

Whether used alone or in combination with other aquatic plants, Echinodorus tenellus brings life, texture, and movement to your aquarium. Enhance your underwater landscape today with this easy-care, visually appealing carpet plant.


Key Features & Benefits 

  • Also known as Pygmy Chain Sword

  • Delicate, grass-like leaves for foreground planting

  • Hardy and easy to grow

  • Thrives in low to moderate lighting

  • Forms dense, natural carpet over substrate

  • Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate and CO2

  • Provides hiding spots for small fish and shrimp

  • Easy to plant in sand or fine gravel

  • Regular trimming encourages lush growth

  • Ideal for aquascaping foreground areas

Weight 99.0 g

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