
πΏ Amazon Sword (Medium) β The Classic Rooted Plant for Natural Aquariums
πΏ Amazon Sword (Medium) β The Classic Rooted Plant for Natural Aquariums
Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) is the gold standard of aquarium plants β bold, adaptable, and built to thrive in natural, low-tech setups. With its large, vibrant green leaves and robust root system, it anchors your aquascape while providing shade, shelter, and natural nutrient balance.
This medium-sized specimen is perfect for tanks 10 gallons and up. It arrives rooted, healthy, and ready to plant directly into your deep soil substrate β no COβ, no liquid ferts, and definitely no root tabs required.
π Why Choose Amazon Sword (Medium)?
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Broad Green Foliage β Adds lush background texture and height
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Deep Root Feeder β Perfect match for dirted tanks with rich substrate
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No COβ or Fertilizers Needed β Naturally grown and low-maintenance
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Supports Balance β Pulls nutrients directly from soil and helps outcompete algae
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Shrimp, Fry & Community Safe β Great for natural tank ecosystems
πͺ΄ Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate
COβ: Not required
Substrate: Deep soil with sand cap preferred
Placement: Background or corner placement
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once rooted
Tank Size: Suitable for 10 gallons and up
π± Do not use root tabs β the roots will draw everything they need from nutrient-rich soil.
πΏ Father Fish Tip:
βA sword needs soil. Plant it deep, let it root, and stop messing with bottles β thatβs how you get real growth.β
π Why Buy from Us:
β’ Grown naturally in soil β never hydroponics or hormone-boosted
β’ No chemical ferts, no COβ, and no root tabs needed
β’ Shipped with strong roots and healthy foliage
β’ Hand-selected by natural aquarists for lasting tank balance