Can be grown emersed or submersed for flexible placement
Supports fish shelter and breeding in the tank
Fast-growing and creeping growth habit for easy tank coverage
Suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists
Summarized by Shop
Micro Swords (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) are widely used to create a beautiful environment for their fish to swim in and potentially used to breed in. It is usually placed in the foreground and can significantly improve tank aesthetics. Micro Sword resembles grass and can be easily grown in water, emersed or submersed.
Common Name: Micro Sw
Botanical Name
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Family
Apiaceae
Growth Rate
Slow
Placement
Foreground
Lighting
High
pH Range
6-8
Growth Form
Creeping, stoloniferous
True Aquatic
Yes
Available as
Bare root
Coverage
1/2 sq ft
Summarized by Shop
4.3
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Micro sword
Very nice plants that do well in my tanks
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Glen · February 3, 2022
Macro sword
I like the plant but I can't keep it alive
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Glen · January 6, 2022
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