{"product_id":"chain-sword","title":"Chain Sword","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Chain Sword\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain Sword is a popular freshwater aquarium plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003eslender grass-like leaves and spreading runners\u003c\/strong\u003e. Given suitable conditions, it can form a dense green foreground carpet while adding a natural grassy texture to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some more demanding carpeting plants, Chain Sword is relatively adaptable and can grow successfully in a range of setups. \u003cstrong\u003eGood lighting, nutrient-rich substrate and CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e will encourage faster spreading and a denser carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly effective when planted around rocks and driftwood, where its runners can gradually fill open areas and create a natural transition between hardscape and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelanthium tenellum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain Sword \/ Pygmy Chain Sword\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alismataceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Carpeting Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended but not essential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners \/ Plantlets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-Growing Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Chain Sword easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eHelanthium tenellum\u003c\/em\u003e is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e and can adapt to a variety of freshwater aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Chain Sword need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can improve growth rate and encourage a denser, more compact carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Chain Sword spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads naturally through \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal runners\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing new plantlets that gradually expand across the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Chain Sword to carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant individual portions with some space between them and provide \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, suitable nutrients and stable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. The runners will gradually fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate is best for Chain Sword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich planted aquarium substrate is ideal. Good root nutrition helps the plant establish and produce runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting large clumps too closely together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparating the plant into smaller portions allows runners to spread more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in taller, thinner growth rather than a compact foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor substrate nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood root nutrition helps Chain Sword establish and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting the crown too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the growing point above the substrate to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot giving it room to spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChain Sword can gradually expand through runners, so allow space for the carpet to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48974586609803,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/ZI02G3CBtfmXjWUrq23FszgdhBCk27uVZCyrPEbx6K60W46bDKLTudo39eOLWC_IHLP07FwirdTYx_QBYCgoGSGwFIolZE9EoELkfw6jsQl6pTEyIu7N-jR4nJKZ-VYPy74KE4sn_5xpO3_0KXTil65GP5ID4RR3TErkLKY-Ruw2BYJhiKW5oK6.jpg?v=1787454239","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/chain-sword","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}