Echinodorus tenellus (Packet)

Echinodorus tenellus, commonly known as Pygmy Chain Sword, is a small grass-like aquarium plant widely used as a foreground carpeting plant. It forms a natural green lawn in planted aquariums and spreads through runners to cover the substrate.

Plant Information

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

• Growth rate: Moderate to fast

• Lighting: Medium to high

• Placement: Foreground (carpet plant)

• Temperature: 20–28°C

Care Requirements

• Prefers nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs

• Moderate to strong lighting helps faster carpet formation

• CO₂ supplementation can improve growth and density

Special Note:This plant spreads by sending out runners, gradually forming a dense green carpet that gives aquariums a natural grassy appearance.