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    Echinodorus

    Argentine Sword Echinodorus Argentinensis

    Argentine Sword Echinodorus Argentinensis

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    🌿 Echinodorus Argentinensis - Elegant Freshwater Aquarium Plant

    Bring grandeur to your aquarium with the towering Echinodorus Argentinensis. Known for its long, sword-like green leaves, this plant adds height and elegance to any freshwater aquascape. Its hardy nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for beginners and advanced aquarists alike.

    Echinodorus Argentinensis Quick Facts

    Feature Details
    🌍 Origin South America
    📏 Size 12 - 24 inches
    💡 Lighting Moderate to high
    🌡️ Temperature 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C)
    💧 pH Range 6.5 - 7.5
    🎨 Color Bright green, long sword-like leaves
    🪴 Position in Tank Background
    🌟 Difficulty Beginner-friendly (easy to moderate)
    🐟 Compatibility Betta fish, Neocaridina/Caridina shrimp, snails, community fish

    Why Choose Echinodorus Argentinensis?

    • ✔️ Tall and striking – Creates a lush and vibrant background in aquariums.
    • ✔️ Great for oxygenation – Improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.
    • ✔️ Provides cover – Ideal for fish and shrimp seeking shelter.
    • ✔️ Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in a variety of freshwater setups.

    How to Care for Echinodorus Argentinensis

    Care Tips

    • Lighting: Prefers moderate to high lighting for strong growth and vibrant leaves.
    • Placement: Best used as a background plant due to its tall, upright growth.
    • Substrate: Thrives in nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs are recommended for optimal growth.
    • Fertilizer: Regular root fertilization and liquid fertilizer enhance leaf vibrancy and overall plant health.
    • Maintenance: Trim older leaves at the base to encourage fresh, healthy growth.

    Propagation Steps

    1. Wait for Runners: The plant produces side shoots or runners as it matures.
    2. Separate the Baby Plants: Once plantlets develop roots, carefully cut them from the main plant.
    3. Replant: Place the new plantlets into the substrate and allow them to establish in the tank.

    Product Parameters

    🌿 Water Parameters for Echinodorus Plant

    • 🌡️ Temperature: 22°C - 28°C (72°F - 82°F)
    • ⚖️ pH Level: 6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
    • 💧 Water Hardness (GH): 3 - 12 dGH (soft to moderately hard)
    • 🏞️ Carbonate Hardness (KH): 2 - 8 dKH
    • ☀️ Lighting: Moderate to high (6-10 hours daily)
    • 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich (preferably soil or nutrient-enriched gravel)
    • 💨 CO2 Requirement: Optional but enhances growth
    • 🧪 Fertilization: Root tabs and liquid fertilizers for better growth
    • 🌊 Water Flow: Low to moderate (prefers stable water conditions)
    • 🏠 Tank Size: Suitable for medium to large aquariums

    Direction

    📦 Unpack Carefully: Gently remove the plant from its packaging to avoid damaging the roots or leaves.

    🧼 Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse the plant with dechlorinated or aquarium water to remove any debris or contaminants.

    🌡️ Temperature Match: Float the plant in a bag or container in your aquarium for 15-20 minutes to equalize temperatures.

    🧪 Water Test: Check your aquarium’s pH, temperature, and hardness to ensure compatibility with the Echinodorus plant's requirements.

    💦 Quarantine Option: If possible, place the plant in a separate tank for a few days to monitor for pests, snails, or algae.

    🪴 Proper Planting: Bury the roots in a nutrient-rich substrate, ensuring the crown remains above the substrate to prevent rot.

    💡 Gradual Light Exposure: Start with moderate lighting and gradually increase to prevent shock or algae growth.

    🌊 Monitor Water Flow: Ensure a gentle to moderate water flow, as excessive currents may stress the plant.

    🧼 Inspect Regularly: Check for melting leaves, pests, or algae during the first few weeks and trim affected areas if needed.

    🟢 First Week Care: Avoid heavy fertilization or CO2 injection immediately—let the plant adjust naturally before introducing supplements.

    Grower Pick Product

    🌿 Grower Pick Echinodorus Plant

    🖼️ Representative Image: The image shown is an example of the Echinodorus plant you may receive.

    🌟 Handpicked Quality: Each plant is carefully selected based on health, size, and leaf vibrancy.

    🪴 Premium Selection: Ensures you get a strong, well-rooted Echinodorus for optimal growth in your aquarium.

    💧 Ready to Plant: Cleaned and prepped, ready for immediate placement in your substrate.

    🌊 Aquarium Ready: Perfect for freshwater tanks, providing natural beauty and oxygenation.

    🐠 Great for Tank Mates: Offers shelter and coverage for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic creatures.

    Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20

    At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our flat rate shipping starts as low as $20, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.

    High Quality Product

    At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality product to our customers. Our fish, plant are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.

    100% Live Arrive Guarantee

    Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!

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    • High Quality Fish

      High Quality Produce

      At Tropicflow, we take the health and happiness of our fish, plant seriously. That's why we only send out the best of the best - healthy fish with shiny, vibrant colors and beautifully wide tails. And before they make their way to your aquarium, we give them the royal treatment: two full days of quarantine to ensure they're in top shape and ready for their new home.

    • Flat Shipping Rates $15

      Flat Shipping Rates $15

      Tropicflow offers UPS 2-day air flat rate shipping for $20, allowing you to consolidate multiple fish in a single order. This cost-effective shipping option ensures swift delivery while giving you the freedom to add as many fish as you desire to your order.

    • 100% Live Arrival Guarantee

      100% Live Arrival Guarantee

      At Tropicflow, our top priority is to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with their purchases. We understand that receiving a shipment with dead livestock or plants can be a frustrating experience, which is why we offer our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Rest assured, we are committed to making things right and ensuring that you are happy with your purchase.