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Pygmy Chain Sword
Echinodorus tenellus
Care profile for Pygmy Chain Sword: medium light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
Medium
CO₂
None
Growth
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Placement
Foreground
Temperature
20–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Runners that slowly form a grassy lawn.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3G
Green Water Algae Bloom
Water turns bright green from suspended single-celled algae.
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Plant Leaves Melting
Leaves turn transparent, mushy and fall apart shortly after planting.
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Black Beard Algae (BBA)
A stubborn, dark algae that grows in tufts on plants, decorations, and equipment. Often indicates fluctuating CO₂ levels. Removed by spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide.
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