Echinodorus 'Tenellus" - Bare Root - WL115
Echinodorus 'Tenellus" - Bare Root - WL115 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Echinodorus 'Tenellus" - Bare Root - WL115
Echinodorus 'Tenellus" - Bare Root - WL115
Description
Description
A popular carpeting plant for freshwater aquariums, Echinodorus tenellus (commonly known as Dwarf Chain Sword) produces narrow, grass-like leaves that spread through runners to form a lush green foreground carpet. Its natural appearance makes it an excellent choice for aquascapes of all sizes.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Echinodorus tenellus
- Common Name: Dwarf Chain Sword
- Product Code: WL115
- Type: Bare Root Plant
- Placement: Foreground to midground
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Light Requirement: Moderate
- CO₂ Requirement: Optional but beneficial
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Benefits
- Creates a beautiful grassy carpet effect.
- Spreads naturally through runners, forming dense plant coverage.
- Ideal for nature-style and aquascaped aquariums.
- Provides shelter for shrimp, fry, and bottom-dwelling fish.
- Helps absorb excess nutrients and improve aquarium stability.
Care Tips
- Plant individual crowns a few inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Use a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs for best growth.
- Moderate to high lighting encourages faster runner production.
- CO₂ supplementation can promote denser, more compact growth.
- Trim runners as needed to control spread and maintain appearance.
Typical Size
- Height: 2-6 inches (5-15 cm)
- Spread: Forms extensive carpets through runner growth
Ideal Water Parameters
- Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
What's Included
- 1 Bare Root Echinodorus tenellus Plant
- Shipped without pot or growing media, ready for planting in aquarium substrate.
Echinodorus tenellus is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a hardy, low-maintenance carpeting plant that adds a natural meadow-like appearance to freshwater aquariums.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryPotted Plants
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Product TypeEchinodorus
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Species TypeEchinodorus 'Tenellus"
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