Micro Sword
Micro Sword
Micro Sword, botanically Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, is a compact South American foreground plant producing miniature, strap-like grass-like leaves that form a dense, low-growing lawn with adequate light and CO₂. The fine, grass-like leaf form creates a foreground carpet that resembles a miniature grass lawn — a practical and naturally beautiful alternative to hairgrass that responds well to consistent management.
Care tip: Micro Sword grows best in high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular fertilization supports healthy growth.
Growing to 2 to 4 inches, Micro Sword spreads via runners, gradually covering the foreground substrate. The strap-like leaves are slightly broader than hairgrass, creating a subtly different texture — slightly bolder and more clearly defined at close range. CO₂ supplementation and high light are recommended for the most vigorous runner production and the densest, most lawn-like carpet.
This moderate plant grows under high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 70 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular fertilization supports runner production. The chart describes it as resembling miniature grass capable of forming a dense lawn with enough light and CO₂ — an accurate summary of its primary aquascape value.
In the aquascape, Micro Sword creates a compact, grass-like foreground lawn that suits nature-style and Brazilian biotope compositions. The slightly broader leaf form compared to hairgrass creates a different carpet texture — less fine but slightly more structured and visually defined. In aquariums where its Brazilian botanical origin is relevant, it is an authentically appropriate foreground species.
Micro Sword is a practical, Brazilian-native foreground plant for aquarists who want a grass-like foreground lawn in a slightly broader-leaved form than hairgrass. Its natural spreading habit and responsive growth under good light make it a reliable and naturally attractive foreground carpeting plant.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Foreground |
| Max Height | 2–4 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 70–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Notes | A compact Brazilian Lilaeopsis producing miniature grass-like leaves that form a dense, low-growing lawn with adequate light and CO₂. Resembles a fine grass carpet and is well suited to detailed foreground compositions. |
