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Example of XL Muricatus Sword

Echinodorus muricatus

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Echinodorus muricatus is a classic sword with attractive, translucent medium-green leaves and prominent veins. Develops impressive wide leaf rosettes. Fast-growing and hardy, perfect for filling background areas.

 

Care Requirements

Very easy - excellent beginner plant. Tolerates wide conditions without CO2. Heavy root feeder requiring nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.

 

Placement & Planting

Background or centerpiece for large tanks (30+ gallons). Grows wide rosettes needing space. Popular for discus and angelfish tanks - fish spawn on large leaves.

 

Parameters

Temperature: 72-82°F | pH: 6.0-8.0 | Lighting: Medium-High | CO2: Not Required | Growth: Fast | Difficulty: Beginner

  • Quite fast for a sword plant - can add new leaves weekly in good conditions. May need regular trimming of older outer leaves.

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Pictures are my own but not exact product being sold unless noted. I try to show you typical examples of the product you would be purchasing. If you have any questions please contact me.

DOA Policy

I fully guarantee safe delivery with UPS Next Day Air to the continental United States as long as you contact me within 2 hours of delivery time marked by UPS with pictures of the product. I will not guarantee any USPS shipment if delayed (no longer reliable).

Pests & Algae

I do have snails in my tank.I do my best to pick off what I see. Duckweed have invaded a few tanks but most plants will be free of duckweed. Older leaves may have a bit of algae but I typically clean up all plants before shipping.

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