{"id":28205,"date":"2025-01-23T21:23:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?post_type=product&#038;p=28205"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:45:29","slug":"brazilian-micro-sword","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?product=brazilian-micro-sword","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian Micro Sword"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Brazilian Micro Sword<\/strong> (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a popular foreground plant, especially for aquascaping enthusiasts looking to create a lush, carpet-like effect in their aquarium. This small, grass-like plant forms dense mats of vibrant green leaves, creating a beautiful, natural look in the foreground of any tank. It\u2019s perfect for filling empty spaces and adding a soft texture that contrasts well with other plants.<\/p>\n<p>Brazilian Micro Sword is a slow-grower but thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and benefits from moderate to high light levels. It also responds well to CO\u2082 supplementation, which helps promote its growth and allows it to form a dense carpet over time. While it requires some patience to establish, the result is well worth it\u2014a lush, low-maintenance foreground plant that can transform your aquascape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Detailed Care Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 22\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C (72\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbonate Hardness (KH):<\/strong> 3 \u2013 8 dKH<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Hardness (GH):<\/strong> 4 \u2013 12 dGH<\/li>\n<li><strong>CO\u2082:<\/strong> Recommended \u2013 CO\u2082 supplementation will encourage faster, denser growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substrate:<\/strong> Nutrient-rich substrate is ideal for promoting healthy growth. Can also grow in fine gravel with additional liquid fertilisers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water pH Value:<\/strong> 6.0 \u2013 7.5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fertilizer:<\/strong> Regular liquid fertilisers, especially those with micronutrients, will support healthy growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care Input:<\/strong> Medium \u2013 Requires patience and time to establish, but once it\u2019s growing, it\u2019s relatively low-maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium \u2013 Regular trimming may be needed to maintain its shape and prevent overgrowth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Provision:<\/strong> Medium to high light (approx. 1 \u2013 2 watt per litre) \u2013 Higher light levels will help it grow more vigorously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Why Choose Brazilian Micro Sword for Your Aquarium?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Brazilian Micro Sword<\/strong> is the ideal plant for aquarists looking to create a lush, carpet-like foreground in their aquascape. Its slow but steady growth, vibrant green colour, and compact size make it a standout feature in any aquarium. Whether you&#8217;re setting up a new aquascape or looking to fill in gaps, Brazilian Micro Sword offers a natural, grass-like appearance that brings beauty and texture to your tank.<\/p>\n<p>This plant thrives with moderate to high light and CO\u2082 supplementation, making it a perfect choice for medium to high-tech aquariums. Its adaptability and low-maintenance nature make it a fantastic addition for aquarists who are ready to put in a little patience to achieve a stunning foreground carpet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brazilian Micro Sword is a small, grass-like aquatic plant that adds a lush carpet effect to your aquarium. 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