Helanthium Tenellum (Echinodorus) Pot

Helanthium Tenellum (Echinodorus) – Potted Live Aquarium Plant

Overview

Add a soft, natural carpet effect to your aquarium with Helanthium Tenellum, also known as the Dwarf Chain Sword. This compact aquatic plant features slender, grass-like leaves that spread beautifully across the substrate, creating a lush foreground look.

Grown and shipped potted for easy planting, Helanthium Tenellum is hardy, adaptable, and perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

Key Features

Carpeting Growth
Forms a low, spreading foreground carpet through runners.

Beginner Friendly
Hardy and easy to grow in low to moderate lighting.

Potted & Established
Arrives rooted in a pot for quick and secure planting.

Natural Aquascape Look
Soft, grass-like leaves add depth and realism to tanks.

Fish & Shrimp Safe
Provides cover for fry and shrimp.

Benefits

Helanthium Tenellum helps create a natural underwater landscape while remaining extremely easy to maintain. Its spreading growth fills empty spaces quickly, giving your aquarium a clean and professional aquascape look.

Care Guide

Light: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required (optional for faster growth)
Water Temp: 70–80°F (21–27°C)
Placement: Foreground to midground
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Easy

Perfect For

• Foreground carpeting
• Shrimp & nano tanks
• Low-tech aquariums
• Beginner aquascapers
• Natural planted tanks

Why Choose Helanthium Tenellum?

• Spreads naturally by runners
• Compact and tidy growth
• Easy-care aquatic plant
• Enhances aquascape depth
• Beginner friendly

Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your order arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

Sustainability Commitment

• Farm grown using eco-friendly methods
• Shipped in recyclable, protective packaging

Important Notes

Each plant is unique and may vary in size, color, and fullness depending on season and growing conditions. Photos are for reference only and not the exact plant you will receive.