🌿 Small Amazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus) – Beginner-Friendly Background Plant

Description:
The Small Amazon Sword is a hardy and popular aquarium plant known for its broad, sword-shaped green leaves and ability to thrive in a variety of setups. Perfect for beginners, this plant adds a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to freshwater aquariums. It’s a great choice for community tanks, offering natural cover for fish and shrimp while helping maintain water quality.

Care Information

• Care Level: Easy
• Lighting: Low to Medium (stronger light promotes faster growth)
• CO₂: Not required but helpful
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement: Background or midground in larger tanks
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended

❓ FAQ

Q: Is this plant good for beginners?
A: Yes! It’s one of the easiest and most popular aquarium plants for new aquarists.

Q: Does it need CO₂?
A: No, it can thrive without CO₂, though it will grow faster and fuller with supplementation.

Q: How tall does it get?
A: The Small Amazon Sword typically grows 8–12 inches tall, perfect for mid- to background planting.

Q: Is it safe for fish and shrimp?
A: Yes, this plant is completely safe and provides excellent hiding spots for aquatic life.

Q: How do I propagate it?