Helanthium Tenellum, previously known as Echinodorus Tenellus, is an excellent foreground plant for fish tanks and aquariums. This member of the chain sword group has been reclassified into the genus Helanthium, but it remains a popular choice among aquarists for its aesthetic appeal and ease of care.
Key Features:
- Grass-Like Appearance: Helanthium Tenellum, commonly referred to as Dwarf Chain Sword or Pygmy Chain Sword, features compact, narrow leaves that resemble grass, making it an ideal foreground plant for creating a lush, green carpet in your aquarium.
- Color Transformation: Under strong light conditions, the leaves of Helanthium Tenellum turn a beautiful reddish-green, adding a dynamic and colorful element to your aquascape.
- Easy Propagation: This plant propagates easily through runners, allowing it to spread quickly and form a dense carpet that enhances the visual appeal of any tank.
Benefits:
- Aesthetic Appeal: The grass-like, compact leaves of Helanthium Tenellum create a beautiful and natural-looking carpet in the foreground of your aquarium, providing a visually pleasing environment for both you and your aquatic inhabitants.
- Low Maintenance: Helanthium Tenellum is a hardy plant that thrives in various water conditions. Its ability to propagate through runners makes it easy to maintain and expand within your tank.
- Versatile: Suitable for both small and large aquariums, this plant can adapt to different light conditions, making it a versatile choice for aquascapers.
Ideal Conditions:
- Lighting: Thrives under strong light conditions, which help enhance its reddish-green coloration.
- Water Parameters: Adaptable to a wide range of water conditions, making it easy to care for in different aquarium setups.
- Substrate: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate to support healthy growth and propagation.
Why Choose Helanthium Tenellum?
Helanthium Tenellum is perfect for aquarists looking to create a lush, green carpet in their aquarium. Its compact, grass-like leaves, ease of care, and ability to propagate quickly make it an ideal foreground plant. Whether you are setting up a new tank or enhancing an existing one, Helanthium Tenellum will add a touch of natural beauty and elegance to your underwater landscape.
Enhance your aquarium with the beautiful and easy-to-care-for Helanthium Tenellum. Enjoy the lush, green carpet it creates and the vibrant colors it brings to your underwater world.
- Sold as small bare-root plants
- Approx. 2-3 small plants
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Helanthium Tenellum |
Synonym |
Echinodorus Tenellus |
Common Name |
Pygmy Chain Sword / Dwarf Chain Sword |
Placement |
Foreground / Midground |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Fast |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |