In India, we can sell this Echinodorus Tenellus Sp Broad Leaf green (6 plants) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal
Echinodorus tenellus Broad Leaf Green (often called Broad Leaf Chain Sword or Pygmy Chain Sword) is a popular foreground to midground aquarium carpeting plant. It spreads through runners and forms a lush grassy carpet under good conditions.
Quick Overview
Type: Rosette carpeting plant
Placement: Foreground / midground
Growth rate: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy to medium
Lighting: Medium to high
CO₂: Optional but improves carpeting
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank type: Nature aquascapes, low-tech to high-tech
Appearance
Wider and greener leaves than regular narrow-leaf tenellus
Grass-like appearance with broader blades
Forms dense spreading patches via runners
Leaves may develop slight reddish tones under intense light
Care Tips
Use nutrient-rich substrate for faster spreading
Root tabs help significantly in inert substrates
Trim older tall leaves to encourage horizontal growth
Moderate flow prevents debris buildup in the carpet
Lighting & CO₂
In low-tech tanks, it grows taller and less compact
With strong light + CO₂, it stays shorter and carpets densely
Propagation
The plant naturally sends out runners. Once baby plants develop roots, they can be separated and replanted elsewhere.
Compatible Tank Mates
Works well with:
Small tetras
Rasboras
Corydoras
Shrimp tanks
Peaceful community fish
Avoid large digging cichlids or goldfish that may uproot it.
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