Live Aquarium Plant, Micro Sword Narrowleaf for Grassy Foreground Carpets in Freshwater Aquascapes

Micro Sword Narrowleaf is a live freshwater aquarium plant with fine, grass-like leaves and a compact, low-growing habit suited to foreground placement.

Its horizontal spread can gradually create a soft, green carpet across the aquarium substrate, bringing a natural meadow effect to planted aquascapes.

This adaptable plant works in beginner and advanced planted tanks, including low-tech and high-tech setups, shrimp tanks, and nano aquariums.

Key Features

• Creates a grassy foreground that complements rocks, driftwood, and other hardscape elements.
• Spreads gradually across the substrate; higher lighting can encourage faster spreading and denser growth.
• Moderate to high lighting is recommended for cultivation.
• CO₂ is optional, although it is highly recommended for faster carpet formation.
• Liquid fertilizer and a nutrient-rich substrate can support healthier growth.
• Provides grazing surfaces for shrimp and fry while helping absorb excess nutrients.
• Runners can be trimmed as needed to maintain the desired shape and density.

Specifications

• Plant type: Live freshwater aquarium plant
• Placement: Foreground carpeting area
• Recommended temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• Recommended pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Lighting: Moderate to high
• CO₂: Optional; recommended for faster carpeting
• Size selections: Bunch of 3–5 stems, 2-inch pot, or premium 3 × 5-inch mat

Plant small portions slightly apart to encourage spreading. Carpet formation takes time, particularly in low-light or non-CO₂ tanks, and some initial melting may occur while the plant adjusts. Growth rate, leaf length, and density depend on lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ availability; live plants can naturally vary in size and appearance.