{"product_id":"narrow-leaf-chain-sword-echinodorus-tenellus","title":"Narrow-Leaf Chain Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNarrow-leaf chain sword (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus tenellus\u003c\/em\u003e), also called pygmy chain sword or mini sword, is a green foreground plant from Central and North America with long, very narrow leaves. It is surprisingly hardy and easy, good for beginners. With good light and some fertilizer it spreads quickly into a lush carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Carpet · Origin: Central and North America · Height: Up to 4 in · Light: Moderate · CO2: Not required · Temp: 74–82°F · pH: 6.5–7.6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant it in the foreground of a tank of 10 gallons or more. It does not need CO2 or very strong light, but it benefits from both, and some fertilizer helps it spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt makes great shelter for shrimp and small bottom feeders, and a dense patch gives shrimplets somewhere to hide while the adults graze the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos © AquaticMotiv, used with credit.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticmotiv.com\/products\/narrow-leaf-chain-sword-echinodorus-tenellus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363747557597,"sku":"AQMNARDEF1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/narrow-leaf-chain-sword-echinodorus-tenellus-plants-743.webp?v=1793388139","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/narrow-leaf-chain-sword-echinodorus-tenellus","provider":"Moss \u0026 Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}