🌿 Sword Plants Collection – Bold, Rooted Plants for Balanced Aquariums

🗡️ Sword Plants Collection – Bold, Easy Background Plants for Natural Aquariums

Create lush, thriving aquascapes with our Sword Plants Collection — hand-selected for their reliability, beauty, and performance in deep substrate systems. These hardy, rooted plants are ideal for aquarists seeking bold foliage, easy care, and excellent compatibility with the Father Fish Method. Whether you’re setting up a natural biotope or upgrading an established tank, sword plants offer the foundation your aquarium needs.

Our collection includes a full range of Echinodorus varieties — from compact chain swords and carpeting microswords to towering Amazon swords and vibrant red varieties. These plants thrive without CO₂ or chemical fertilizers, relying instead on a nutrient-rich substrate and balanced ecosystem. Most serve as excellent background or midground plants, helping to oxygenate water, reduce algae, and create hiding places for fish and invertebrates.

Key Benefits

No CO₂ or ferts needed — Perfect for natural, low-maintenance aquariums
Hardy and fast-rooting — Ideal for beginners and experienced keepers alike
Excellent background coverage — Adds depth, texture, and oxygen to your scape
Fish-safe and shrimp-friendly — Loved by tetras, corys, loaches, and more

What’s Included

This collection features a variety of species and sizes to suit tanks from nano to large setups:

Amazon Sword (Small, Medium, Large, XL Mother)
Melon Sword
Red Melon Sword
Red Rubin Sword
Rose Sword
Rosette Sword
Green Ozelot Sword (Mother Plant)
Chain Sword Narrowleaf
Broad Leaf Chain Sword
Micro Sword
Sword Plant Variety Pack

Father Fish Tip

Sword plants are heavy root feeders — make sure your tank has at least 2–3 inches of soil substrate capped with sand. These plants will flourish in Aqua Preta soil without needing any water column dosing. Once established, they’ll reward you with massive leaves and even runners!