{"product_id":"dwarf-chain-sword","title":"Dwarf Chain Sword","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #1a3a2a; border-bottom: 2px solid #4a7c59; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eDwarf Chain Sword\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Chain Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e, botanically Echinodorus tenellus, is a popular North American foreground plant producing fine, grass-like green leaves on low rosettes that spread enthusiastically via runners to form a natural, organically spreading ground cover. One of the most beginner-friendly foreground carpeting plants in the hobby — more forgiving than hairgrass or Monte Carlo while delivering a natural grass-like foreground aesthetic that suits virtually every planted aquarium style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; background-color: #e8f3e8; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; padding: 14px 18px; color: #1a3a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Chain Sword grows best in moderate lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular fertilization supports healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eGrowing to 2 to 5 inches, Dwarf Chain Sword spreads readily via runners under good conditions, gradually filling the foreground with compact, tidy grass-like coverage. The runner-based spreading is organic and irregular — creating natural coverage patterns rather than the precise carpets of planted grass species. CO₂ supplementation noticeably improves both spreading speed and plant compactness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eThis easy plant grows in moderate lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 70 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular fertilization through enriched substrate or root tabs supports vigorous runner production. As the chart notes it gives a green, grassy look through runner spreading — an accurate description of its primary aquascape value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eIn the aquascape, Dwarf Chain Sword creates a natural, grass-like foreground that suits community tanks, nature-style layouts, and aquariums at every level of technical sophistication. In low-tech setups it is frequently the most reliably spreading and consistently attractive foreground plant available. Its natural green color and grassy leaf form pair well with virtually every aquascape style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eDwarf Chain Sword is a classically popular, beginner-friendly, and naturally beautiful foreground plant for aquarists who want reliable grass-like foreground coverage without demanding care. Its easy spreading habit and natural green grassy appearance make it a trustworthy and universally practical foreground carpeting plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1a3a2a; border-top: 1px solid #c8d8c8; padding-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eForeground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMax Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e2–5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eLight Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e70–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eCO2 Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eNorth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eA North American chain sword producing fine, grass-like leaves on low rosettes that spread readily via runners. One of the most beginner-friendly foreground carpeting plants — more forgiving than hairgrass and Monte Carlo.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"WaterScape","offers":[{"title":"Pot","offer_id":49487263727927,"sku":"Helanthium tenellum","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"T\/C Cup","offer_id":50147131883831,"sku":"Helanthium tenellum","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tropica T\/C Cup","offer_id":50473622438199,"sku":"Helanthium tenellum","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/dwarf-chain-sword","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}