Amazon Sword

[gn3ric]

Hi all,
i have a 20gallon and i know that amazon needs intenese and high lighting for amazon sword but i have a 15watt light. I read about this plant and it neeeds 2 watt per gallon but i was just wondering if a 15watt would keep it alive and with iron with it as well. im really unsure about this and scared cause it might die
I just got it today, and oh yeah, its pretty big i'd say medium size and it almost reached the top of the tank. I have moonlight black sand as substrate also.
Some advice or opinion would be nice thanks!

 

[netcode]

You will keep it alive fine.. but growth will be slower.

I suggest root tabs as amazon swords do feed from the roots.

What kind of "iron" fertilizer are you using as of now? I reccomend Seachem Flourish, I have had great results with it in a low light tank.

 

[Themuleous]

I grow sowrds fine in 1WPG but adding some root tabs would be a good idea

 

[Boxermom]

We have a gigantic sword that fills half of a 38g tank and juts out of the water. Its in plain gravel, no ferts, and regular low stock lighting. It was about 3 inches long when we got it.

 

[BigIan]

sword are one of the hardiest plants, they will grow in almost any conditions, but will grow best given the right conditions.
mine is in 1.somethging wpg i add the occasional root tab and liquid ferts with a water change, and they do really well

 

[gn3ric]

HEY GUYS THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. REALLY HELPED! THANKS EVERYONE!

 

[Griz]

Mine do just fine with 0.6 WPG. Slow growth, but they look great. I do fertilize with root tabs.