Freshwater Plants
Amazon Sword.
A classic background plant that grows into a lush bouquet of broad green leaves — the centerpiece of countless planted tanks. Beginner-friendly and undemanding; root it in nutrient-rich substrate in a tank of 20 gallons or more and give it room to fill out.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Scientific name
- Echinodorus grisebachii
Good tank mates
As a plant, the Amazon sword is compatible with nearly all peaceful community fish and provides shelter and cover; it pairs especially well with tetras, livebearers, and gouramis. Avoid keeping it with persistent plant-shredders such as some large cichlids, goldfish, and silver dollars that will tear the leaves. Bottom-dwellers and shrimp will graze the biofilm and algae on its broad leaves without harming the plant.
Good to know
The Amazon sword is a true rosette plant that sends up runners and can grow surprisingly large, with mature specimens filling the back of a tank into a tall green bush.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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