Description
Tissue Culture – Echinodorus tenellus, also known as Pygmy Chain Sword, is a compact, grass-like aquarium plant perfect for creating a lush, natural foreground or carpet effect. This tissue culture version is grown in sterile conditions, ensuring it is free from pests, algae, and snails. With its narrow, bright green leaves, Echinodorus tenellus spreads through runners, forming a dense mat under the right conditions, making it an excellent choice for aquascaping.
Features
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Fine, grass-like bright green foliage
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Grows via runners to form a natural carpet
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Perfect for foreground planting
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Tissue culture grown – pest and algae free
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Enhances natural aesthetics in aquascapes
Scientific Name
Echinodorus tenellus
Difficulty
Easy to moderate. Best suited for tanks with stable water parameters and nutrient-rich substrate.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 20 – 28°C
pH: 6.2 – 7.5
Water Hardness: 50 – 200ppm
Placement
Ideal for foreground planting. Can be used to create a carpet in open spaces.
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast with good lighting and fertilisation. Will spread via runners when healthy.
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting required for compact, healthy growth. Low light may cause the plant to grow taller and less densely.
In the Pisces Laboratory, Aquarium plants are cultivated using tissue-culture techniques in small pots of nutrient-rich sterile agar jelly. These little pots pack a lot of goodness in a small space and you will find multiple plants in each container.
Before planting in your aquarium, gently wash off the jelly and carefully split the plants into a few pieces if desired.
