Pygmy Chain Narrow Leaf Live Aquarium Plant | Helanthium tenellum | Foreground Aquatic Plant | Rooted Freshwater Plant

Pygmy Chain Narrow Leaf Live Aquarium Plant

Available Options: 1 Plant

Create a lush, natural foreground with Pygmy Chain Narrow Leaf (Helanthium tenellum). This hardy freshwater aquarium plant features long, slender green leaves and spreads by runners over time, making it an excellent choice for carpeting or filling open areas in planted aquariums.

Each plant is shipped bare root with a minimum of 3–5 healthy leaves, ready to plant directly into your aquarium substrate.

What’s Included

Choose your preferred quantity:

* 1 Plant – 1 rooted plant with at least 3–5 leaves

Plant Information

* Scientific Name: Helanthium tenellum
* Placement: Foreground to Midground
* Light: Low to High
* CO₂: Not required (recommended for faster growth)
* Growth Rate: Moderate
* Difficulty: Easy
* Temperature: 68–82°F
* pH: 6.0–7.8

Care

Plant individual crowns several inches apart in aquarium substrate, keeping the crown above the substrate surface. Under good lighting and nutrients, the plants will spread naturally by runners, gradually creating a dense carpet.

Shipping

* Plants are carefully packed and shipped bare root to help ensure healthy arrival.
* Some melting or minor leaf damage after shipping is normal as plants adjust to a new aquarium.
* Snails or snail eggs may occasionally be present despite careful inspection.

Healthy, easy to grow, and perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers, Pygmy Chain Narrow Leaf is an excellent choice for adding a natural grassy appearance to freshwater aquariums.