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About the Micro Sword

Plant Name: Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis)

Care Level: Moderate

Recommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or aquarium soil

Recommended Lighting: Moderate to high lighting

Recommended Temperature: 68-82Β°F (20-28Β°C)

Max Plant Size: Up to 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in height

Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Foreground

Need CO2?: Not required, but highly beneficial for faster carpeting and denser growth

Fun Fact: Micro Sword is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby because it creates the appearance of a miniature underwater lawn. With proper care, it spreads by runners to form a lush, natural carpet.

Appearance: Micro Sword has fine, bright green, grass-like leaves that grow in dense tufts. Its narrow blades create a soft, meadow-like appearance and gently sway with water movement.

Aquarium Use: Ideal for foreground planting, Micro Sword is commonly used to create lush carpets in nature-style and Dutch-style aquascapes. It also provides excellent shelter for shrimp and small bottom-dwelling fish.

Propagation: Propagates through runners that spread across the substrate. Once established, new plantlets emerge along the runners and gradually fill in open areas.

Note: While Micro Sword can grow without CO2, providing CO2 and regular fertilization will significantly improve its growth rate, density, and overall appearance. Regular trimming helps maintain a low, uniform carpet and encourages the plant to spread more quickly.




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Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) I’ve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.

Mr. Ali

Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.

Fawn B.

Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!

Ian H.

The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.

Mark M.

They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.

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