Harbich Sword
Harbich Sword (Echinodorus sp.) is a beautiful freshwater aquarium sword plant known for its broad leaves, strong root growth, and attractive centerpiece appearance. Like many Echinodorus sword plants, Harbich Sword adds height, structure, and a lush planted look to freshwater aquariums.
This plant is a great choice for midground to background placement, especially in planted community tanks, aquascapes, and larger freshwater displays. Once established, Harbich Sword can become a bold focal point that pairs well with driftwood, stones, stem plants, crypts, and carpeting plants.
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Key Features
- Attractive freshwater sword plant
- Broad leaves create a full, lush aquarium look
- Great for midground to background placement
- Strong root-feeding aquarium plant
- Excellent centerpiece plant for planted tanks
- Pairs well with driftwood, rock, crypts, and stem plants
- Safe for shrimp tanks and peaceful community aquariums
Quick Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Echinodorus sp.
- Common Name: Harbich Sword
- Plant Type: Rosette / sword plant
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Lighting: Low to moderate
- CO₂: Not required, but may improve growth
- Temperature: 68–82°F
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Placement: Midground to background
Tank Placement
Harbich Sword works best as a midground or background plant depending on aquarium size. In smaller tanks, it can be used as a centerpiece plant, while in larger aquariums it works well behind rocks, driftwood, or shorter foreground plants.
Lighting & CO₂
Harbich Sword can grow well in low to moderate lighting, making it suitable for many low-tech planted aquariums. CO₂ is not required, but CO₂ supplementation and stable fertilization may help support stronger, fuller growth.
Fertilizer & Maintenance
As a sword plant, Harbich Sword is a heavy root feeder and benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs placed near the base of the plant. Remove older or damaged leaves by trimming them close to the crown, and avoid burying the crown too deeply when planting.
Great For
- Planted aquariums
- Freshwater community tanks
- Beginner planted tanks
- Midground and background plantings
- Centerpiece aquarium plants
- Shrimp tanks
- Natural aquascapes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harbich Sword beginner friendly?
Yes. Harbich Sword is generally easy to moderate in care and can do well in many freshwater planted aquariums when provided with stable water conditions and root fertilization.
Does Harbich Sword need CO₂?
No. CO₂ is not required, but it may help the plant grow fuller and stronger in planted aquarium setups.
Where should I place Harbich Sword in my aquarium?
Harbich Sword works well in the midground or background. In smaller aquariums, it can also be used as a centerpiece plant.
Does Harbich Sword need root tabs?
Root tabs are recommended because sword plants are heavy root feeders. Adding root tabs near the base can help support healthy growth.
Is Harbich Sword safe for shrimp tanks?
Yes. Harbich Sword is safe for freshwater shrimp tanks and provides cover, grazing surfaces, and a natural planted appearance.
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Harbich Sword is an attractive freshwater Echinodorus plant that adds height, structure, and a lush centerpiece look to planted aquariums. Shop live aquarium plants, aquascaping supplies, freshwater fish, shrimp, and aquarium care products at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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