Micro Sword
(Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Micro Sword
(Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Green
Water Conditions
70-83° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.8-7.5
Max. Size
4"
Family
Apiaceae
Lighting
High
Supplements
High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Placement
Foreground
Propagation
Runners
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Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Green
Water Conditions
70-83° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.8-7.5
Max. Size
4"
Family
Apiaceae
Lighting
High
Supplements
High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Placement
Foreground
Propagation
Runners
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Micro Sword, sometimes called Copragrass, is a great plant for beginners and seasoned aquarium keepers alike. An attractive bottom covering plant with long light green grass-like leaves, it will spread out in thick carpet of grass. The Micro Sword will make an excellent spawning medium, as well as a great foreground plant. This species is amphibious, and will thrive either partially or fully submersed.
The Micro Sword can be housed in water from 70°-83°F, with a neutral pH. This species appreciates a soft substrate that is rich in fertilizer. Provide the plant with moderate lighting of 2 watts per gallon or more, in the color temperature of 5000 to 7000 Kelvin.
The Micro Sword propagates from the many runners that will branch off the root area. It grows exceptionally fast, and will quickly cover the bottom of the tank.
Approximate Shipping Size: Potted. 2" to 4"
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Customer Testimonials
Don Weiand
Columbia Falls , MT
Micro Sword is a must for any planted tank! Its lush green shoots create a carpet that adds a soft touch of natural reality. Easy to maintain, watch it grow!
Ahmed Khan
India , IL
It is one of a rare variety seen in few tanks. The thinness of the leaves and greenery in the bushes really look great.
Nick Coleman
Boulder Creek , CA
Excellent as my first aquarium plant. It began propagating itself via runners about two weeks from the time of planting. My Micro Sword "lawn" is now a favorite hiding place and breeding ground, particularly among my smaller fish.
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