{"product_id":"echinodorus-latifolius","title":"Echinodorus Latifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eChain sword (Echinodorus latifolius) is one of the smallest members of the sword family, producing narrow strap-like leaves in low rosettes that spread outward by runners. Given time and reasonable light it forms a grassy foreground or low midground without any of the demands of a carpeting plant that needs injected carbon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays low, generally well under 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by sending out runners across the substrate, so plant it with room to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots feed heavily; root tabs make a clear difference in sand or inert gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in moderate light and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly rather than quickly — expect months, not weeks, for a filled foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin the mat occasionally so the centre does not shade itself out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good foreground plant for community tanks, corydoras tanks and shrimp setups. It is not suitable in tanks with goldfish or large digging cichlids, which will pull the runners up. Dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste, never outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261735624,"sku":"95028","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfishimports.com\/products\/echinodorus-latifolius","provider":"Tropical Fish Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}