I Got An Amazon Sword Today

[Nicolas]

Like the topic says I got a nice big Amazon Sword Today. It is planted in Black Flourite. It gets 2.4 wpg. I fertilize my tank with Flourish, Flourish Iron, Flourish Potassium, and Flourish Trace. What other things will help this plant grow?

 

[Themuleous]

You adding CO2 and PO4 and NO3? With that much light you'll need to be!!

Swords are generally undemanding.

Sam

 

[Raven999]

Peat moss and bright lighting should do the trick. Giving them a wide birth from other plants also ensure enough room for the plant roots to evolve correctly. Regular prunning also encourages new growth and keeps the plant looking at its best.

 

[Colin_T]

make sure it has at least 3 inches of gravel to grow into. Swords have huge root systems (compared to most true aquatic plants) and they do best when their roots have room to grow. And as mentioned light and iron fertiliser.