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Amazon Swordplant
Photo © Animal-World Amazon Swords are actually amphibious bog plants, but most can become completely aquatic if submerged for long periods! However, this makes them very popular for aquariums with a low surface level!Amazon Swordplants can grow to a maximum of 14 to 20 inches (35 to 50 cm), which makes them ideal for background or midground decorations. The leaves, being very long and fairly broad, make up the main part of the Amazon Swordplant. The leaves can and often will grow above the surface of the water if the conditions allow it to do so. If you do not want the plant growing above the water, trim it's roots and long leaves periodically. Also remove older leaves to keep the plant looking healthy. Amazon Swordplants are relatively easy to keep, with a few basics to keep in mind. They do well in fine, iron-rich substrates, bright lighting, and fairly soft water. Be careful of high carbonate hardness levels, because this can affect how well the plant grows. For more Information on keeping a planted aquarium see:
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They originate in Brazil.
Water conditions:
Temperature: 75-82° F (24-28° C)
pH: 6.5 - 7.2
dCH: 2-12
Lighting:
Light level: Bright - 50 watts per 25 gallons
Propagation:
They propagate by producing new shoots that act as runners
and eventually separate from the plant.
Availability:
The Amazon Swordplant is readily available.
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| I have 2 amazon swords in my 55 gal tank and they take up about a third of it each. They are a beautiful and easy to care for plant. I have about 3 1/2 inches of eco complete substrate on the bottom and 4 - 4 foot fluorescent tubes above. My 2 siamese algae eaters love lounging on the large leaves. A must have plant but they do grow quite large.
2007-11-07 |
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| This is a beautiful plant, really easy to grow. looks great in any tank; the fish love to swim in the leaves and hide behind them. neat to learn that it is actually a bog plant. This site is great, so much to read and learn all under one URL ...NICE JOB 2006-06-20 |
Author: Jasmine Brough.
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