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Swords

Sword plants are rosette-type plants that are incredibly popular among experienced and novice aquarium hobbyists. They generally range from pale to dark green with many lance-shaped leaves that have pointed tips. When well cared for, some of these aquarium plants can reach about 20 inches tall. The aquarium sword plant is an amphibious plant that can grow both partially and fully submerged. Explore our selection today!

FAQs

How do you take care of a sword plant in an aquarium?

For most swords, requirements include:

  • Temperature: Between 70 and 80°F
  • Lighting: Moderate to Strong
  • pH Needs: 6.5 - 7.5
  • Fertilization: Nutrient-Rich Substrate
  • Planting: Keep the Crown Exposed

You can also introduce root tabs that dissolve over time to revitalize old substrate and ensure stable nutrient intake. We recommend pruning old sword leaves to keep your aquarium free of debris and waste.

Are aquatic swords good for beginners?

Yes! Swords are an amazing choice for beginner hobbyists for many reasons, including:

  • Versatile Care Parameters: Swords can tolerate a range of water conditions, thriving in a broad spectrum of temperature, lighting, pH, and water hardness conditions.
  • Resilient Nature: These plants are incredibly robust and quickly recover from sub-optimal conditions once you modify their environment.
  • Ensure Water Health: Sword plants absorb nitrates and produce oxygen to keep your aquarium healthy and reduce overall maintenance.

Do aquarium sword plants need CO2?

Swords don’t require CO2 infusions to thrive, but this nutrient can boost plant growth. If you want faster-growing plants with larger and more vibrant leaves, you can introduce a CO2 setup into your aquarium. CO2 is an optional enhancement that’s less important than nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs.

What fish are compatible with sword plants?

Sword plants (Amazon swords/Echinodorus) are compatible with most peaceful community fish. If you want to maintain the live plants in your aquarium, we recommend that you avoid any herbivorous species of fish. The best fish to share a tank with swords include:

  • Angelfish: These fish have a calm demeanor that doesn’t disturb the water or the plants.
  • Platies: While they have an active nature, platies are very small and coexist well with all aquarium plants.
  • Neon Tetra: One of the least aggressive fish, tetras won’t harm swords or other live plants.
  • Peaceful Cichlids: Just like their name, this species of cichlids is great with plants that have broad leaves.