Brazilian Micro Sword

$10.00 - 5cm X 5cm

Brazilian Micro Sword is a small, grass-like aquatic plant that adds a lush carpet effect to your aquarium. Known for its vibrant green colour and compact size, it’s perfect for foreground planting and creating a natural, grass-like appearance in your tank.

Quantity	Price	Discount
1-4	$10.00	0%
5-9	$9.50	5%
10+	$9.00	10%

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Categories: Plants, Specialist Picks

Description

Brazilian Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a popular foreground plant, especially for aquascaping enthusiasts looking to create a lush, carpet-like effect in their aquarium. This small, grass-like plant forms dense mats of vibrant green leaves, creating a beautiful, natural look in the foreground of any tank. It’s perfect for filling empty spaces and adding a soft texture that contrasts well with other plants.

Brazilian Micro Sword is a slow-grower but thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and benefits from moderate to high light levels. It also responds well to CO₂ supplementation, which helps promote its growth and allows it to form a dense carpet over time. While it requires some patience to establish, the result is well worth it—a lush, low-maintenance foreground plant that can transform your aquascape.

Detailed Care Requirements

Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
Carbonate Hardness (KH): 3 – 8 dKH
General Hardness (GH): 4 – 12 dGH
CO₂: Recommended – CO₂ supplementation will encourage faster, denser growth.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate is ideal for promoting healthy growth. Can also grow in fine gravel with additional liquid fertilisers.
Water pH Value: 6.0 – 7.5
Fertilizer: Regular liquid fertilisers, especially those with micronutrients, will support healthy growth.
Care Input: Medium – Requires patience and time to establish, but once it’s growing, it’s relatively low-maintenance.
Maintenance Difficulty: Medium – Regular trimming may be needed to maintain its shape and prevent overgrowth.
Light Provision: Medium to high light (approx. 1 – 2 watt per litre) – Higher light levels will help it grow more vigorously.

Why Choose Brazilian Micro Sword for Your Aquarium?

Brazilian Micro Sword is the ideal plant for aquarists looking to create a lush, carpet-like foreground in their aquascape. Its slow but steady growth, vibrant green colour, and compact size make it a standout feature in any aquarium. Whether you’re setting up a new aquascape or looking to fill in gaps, Brazilian Micro Sword offers a natural, grass-like appearance that brings beauty and texture to your tank.

This plant thrives with moderate to high light and CO₂ supplementation, making it a perfect choice for medium to high-tech aquariums. Its adaptability and low-maintenance nature make it a fantastic addition for aquarists who are ready to put in a little patience to achieve a stunning foreground carpet.

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