Unfortunately, Amazon Sword Plant is prone to algae growth. Most sword keepers never see an adult sword plant bloom and produce seeds. Seeds produce the hybrids and the largest “litters.” Root division works best in your aquarium. This makes the Amazon Sword an enduring and hardy plant. There are plenty of varieties and species of Amazon Sword plants, or Burheads, but they all share vibrant, green I know they aren't to eveyones taste but Red Ramshorn snails are an efficient control machanism for BBA sporeling etc although they don't eat the adult plant. Amazon Sword Nutrient Deficiencies & Disease. I find this quite odd, since the ozelot, melon, and 2 other sword plants (I don't know the species) don't have these issues at all. As a result, Amazon provided goods and services: (1) to persons sanctioned by OFAC located in Crimea, Iran and Syria; (2) to individuals located in or employed by the foreign missions of the countries sanctioned by OFAC. Few days later disaster struck. (I think they are the baby variety, if there is anything like that). My research indicates that this is symptomatic of iron deficiency. By leaving light switched on for longer, you facilitate algal growth. Reproduction: Amazon swords usually reproduce by root division and by seed. Hi, Bad news: The leaves on my new large amazon swords are yellowing. There's some yellowing of leaves, and a large dead patch that's started from the outside of the leaf. It is very popular among hobbyists because of its long lifespan, hardiness, and ability to withstand a wide range of water temperature conditions/parameters. Hi guys, my Amazon sword has put out 3-4 new leaves, 2 weeks into planting it in my tank. Finally it is plec damage to your Amazon Swords, and the BBA on the Anubias leves will continue to grow until you lower the light levels. Is there anything else I should do? The natural habitat for the Amazon Sword is very diverse, exposing it to varying weather and temperature conditions. It will get even worse if you don’t follow the lighting regime. 4-5 months ago I bought 6 small amazon sword plants. That said, without proper care, you may find your Amazon Sword developing certain problems. All my leaves were black, the gravel at the bottom was all black. Amazon Sword Plant is suitable for beginners in the hobby. I'm having issues with the amazon sword. Taking it one step further, this type of plant can be grouped into the genus Echinodorous. My Amazon swords have a problem, as you can see from the pictures there is a gradual deterioration of the leaves, the problem coincides with adding Otocinclus to the tank a few months ago. See Crypto Melt. Discussion in 'Aquatic Plant Species' started by Blackstar7, Aug 26, 2017. The areas in between veins get thinner and eventually rot away leaving the edges mostly intact. I read about it and found out that it is BBA (I guess). However, the new leaves are wrinkled and cupped. My substrate is pool filter sand. The Amazon Sword plant is a member of the family, Alismataceae, or water plantains. See Amazon Sword Melt. After a couple of weeks it developed the pinholes seen in the picture. I think I read somewhere that this is likely K deficiency? Some of the (older) leaves are becoming transparent, starting at the tips. Amazon sword deficiency? This is usually seen with Echinodorus Swords. My Amazon Swords are showing signs of deficiency, but I don't know what. I have already put 2-3 root tabs near the base of each mother plant. This is usually seen with Cryptocoryne plants. Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus genus) is a versatile and hardy plant used in decorating the background of planted tanks. What happens is that the Otocinclus seem to be rasping on the leaf considerably then it … Edges of leaves rot [edit | edit source] The edges of the leaf are rotting away, Looks similar to animal damage. Algae can quickly turn your aquarium into a real mess. 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