Echinodorus Klenier Bar Compact Sword Aquarium Plant
SW Echinodorus ‘Klenier Bar’ is a compact, slow-growing Amazon sword cultivar prized for its manageable size, clean leaf structure, and easy care. Unlike larger sword plants, ‘Klenier Bar’ stays smaller, making it an excellent choice for midground placement or smaller planted aquariums.
This hardy freshwater plant adapts well to a wide range of conditions and is ideal for low-tech setups, beginners, and aquascapers looking for a neat, structured sword plant without overwhelming the tank.
Key Features
Compact sword plant cultivar
Ideal for midground placement
Hardy and beginner-friendly
Suitable for low-tech aquariums
Works well in community tanks
Care Requirements
- Difficulty: Easy
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Light: Low to medium
- CO₂: Not required (optional for faster growth)
- Fertilization: Root tabs recommended
Root feeding is important for best growth and coloration.
Plant Size & Placement
- Height: ~610 inches
- Placement: Midground
- Spacing: Allow room for rosette growth
Perfect for nano-to-medium aquariums where full-size swords would be too large.
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 7282°F
- pH: 6.07.5
- Water Type: Freshwater
Stable conditions encourage healthy leaf development.
Tank Compatibility
Safe with all freshwater fish
Shrimp and snail safe
Ideal for community tanks
African cichlidfriendly when established
Ideal For
- Planted community aquariums
- Low-tech planted tanks
- Beginner aquascapers
- Midground focal plants
- Sword plant lovers with limited space
Product Details
- Common Name: Klenier Bar Sword Plant
- Scientific Name: Echinodorus ‘Klenier Bar’
- Plant Type: Rosette / Sword Plant
- Placement: Midground
- Care Level: Easy
FAQs Echinodorus ‘Klenier Bar’
Q: Is this plant good for beginners?
A: Yes. Its hardy, forgiving, and easy to maintain.
Q: Does it need CO₂?
A: No. CO₂ is optional but can increase growth rate.
Q: Will it outgrow my tank?
A: No. It stays much smaller than standard Amazon swords.
Q: Should I use root tabs?
A: Yes. Root tabs greatly improve growth and health.
Q: Is it safe with cichlids?
A: Yes, once established.
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