{"product_id":"vesuvius-sword","title":"🌿 Vesuvius Sword – Spiraling, Eye-Catching Midground Plant (Echinodorus ‘Vesuvius’) | Natural Aquarium","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌿 The \u003cstrong\u003eVesuvius Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus ‘Vesuvius’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a uniquely spiraling sword with narrow leaves that twist upward, adding instant motion and texture. Built for a \u003cstrong\u003enatural aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, it thrives the Father Fish way—no CO2, no liquid dosing—just a deep soil bed, a sand cap, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it’s great for a natural aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Spiraling leaf shape—adds flow and visual energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Naturally grown—no CO2 or chemical ferts needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Midground standout—eye-catching without dominating space\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Low maintenance—adapts easily to most setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Hardy and shrimp-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLighting: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacement: midground (use as a contrast piece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCO2: not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTank size: 10 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Plant the \u003cstrong\u003ecrown at sand level\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let roots run under the cap and avoid stirring the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFather Fish tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This one’s all about movement. Place it beside still-leaf swords or hardscape to give your scape depth and energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Build your \u003cstrong\u003enatural aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e foundation with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aqua-preta-soils\" title=\"Aqua Preta Natural Substrate\"\u003eAqua Preta soils\u003c\/a\u003e, add fast growers from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stem-plants\" title=\"Stem Plants Collection\"\u003eStem Plants Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish with easy accents from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anubias\" title=\"Anubias Collection\"\u003eAnubias Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51510612689169,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/vesuvius-sword-echinodorus-spiraling-midground.webp?v=1760030432","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/vesuvius-sword","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}