🌿 Micro Sword – Natural Aquarium Carpet Plant for Soil-Based Tanks

🌿 Micro Sword – Natural Aquarium Carpet Plant for Soil-Based Tanks

Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a low-growing, grass-like plant perfect for creating a natural carpet in low-tech aquariums. With fine, upright blades and a spreading growth habit, this plant forms soft, grassy patches across the foreground when rooted in rich soil — no CO₂, no root tabs, and no bottled fertilizers needed.

Ideal for nano setups, shrimp tanks, and Father Fish–style aquascapes, Micro Sword helps stabilize your substrate while offering excellent cover for fry and inverts.

💚 Why Choose Micro Sword?

✅ Compact, Upright Growth – Forms a natural foreground carpet
✅ Root Spreader – Propagates by sending runners through rich soil
✅ No CO₂ or Ferts Required – Grows naturally in low-tech tanks
✅ Shrimp & Fry Safe – Creates cover, shade, and grazing zones
✅ Great for Nano & Community Tanks – Versatile and easy to maintain

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Moderate (higher light encourages faster carpet spread)
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Rich organic soil with a fine sand cap
Placement: Foreground or path borders
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: Works in 5 gallons and up

🌱 For the best carpeting effect, plant in small clumps a few inches apart and let runners connect them naturally.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Micro Sword doesn’t ask for much — just dirt, light, and time. Forget the bottles. Let it root and do its job.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us:

• Naturally grown in real dirt — no hydroponics, no shortcuts
• Shipped with established roots and healthy blades
• Never treated with CO₂, liquid ferts, or chemical boosters
• Safe for all peaceful tank inhabitants, especially shrimp