{"product_id":"echinodorus-species","title":"Echinodorus Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an assorted listing of Echinodorus, the group commonly sold as Amazon swords. What arrives depends on the delivery, and the genus covers everything from compact plants that stay under 20 cm to large rosettes that will fill the back corner of a big tank. Because size varies so much, ask our staff which species has come in before you plan where it is going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Echinodorus are rooted plants that feed heavily through the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate; liquid fertiliser alone usually is not enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant with the crown above the substrate and the roots buried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in moderate light and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size varies enormously between species, so confirm what you are buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old leaves at the base as new growth comes through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwords suit community tanks, angelfish tanks and South American setups where a solid background or centrepiece plant is wanted. They are eaten or uprooted by goldfish and larger cichlids. Please dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste rather than 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":44934261604552,"sku":"95037","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfishimports.com\/products\/echinodorus-species","provider":"Tropical Fish Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}