{"product_id":"broad-leaf-chain-sword","title":"🌿 Broad-Leaf Chain Sword – Spreading Foreground Plant for Soil-Based Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eBroad-Leaf Chain Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus quadricostatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-spreading foreground sword with wider, grass-like blades than its narrowleaf cousin. It forms lush patches by sending runners through a rich soil base—no CO₂, no root tabs, no bottled ferts. Set it over \u003ca title=\"Aqua Preta Natural Substrate\" href=\"\/collections\/aqua-preta-soils\"\u003eAqua Preta\u003c\/a\u003e for steady root nutrition and easy carpeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Wider grass look for bold foreground texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Natural runner growth in healthy, dirted substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Low-tech friendly—just soil, light, and patience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Shrimp \u0026amp; fry safe—dense cover and grazing zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ No bottled additives needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: moderate (stronger light = faster spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate: deep soil base with a sand cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: foreground to low midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank size: 10 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Let runners spread for a natural carpet—or trim to keep neat borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFather Fish tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Don’t overthink it. Give it soil, cap it with sand, and let the runners do the work.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Explore more \u003ca title=\"Sword Plants\" href=\"\/collections\/sword-plants\"\u003eSword Plants\u003c\/a\u003e, add quick growers from the \u003ca title=\"Stem Plants Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/stem-plants\"\u003eStem Plants Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish with easy accents from the \u003ca title=\"Anubias Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/anubias\"\u003eAnubias Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aqua Preta Natural Substrate\" href=\"\/collections\/aqua-preta-soils\"\u003eAqua Preta Natural Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stem Plants Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/stem-plants\"\u003eStem Plants Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anubias Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/anubias\"\u003eAnubias Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731492884753,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/broadleaf-chain-sword-echinodorus-quadricostatus-foreground.webp?v=1759945267","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/broad-leaf-chain-sword","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}