Micro Sword (New Zealand)
Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae — Cool-water micro sword. Prefers temperatures below 75°F. Spreads slowly by runners. Good for tanks with White Clouds or other cool-water species. More tolerant than L. brasiliensis.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae |
|---|---|
| Placement | Carpet |
| Light | medium |
| CO₂ | not required |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Growth | medium |
| Max height | 3" |
| Temperature | 65-75°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Tech | both |
Aquascape plans using Micro Sword (New Zealand)
- 5-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 10-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Biotope Aquascape (Intermediate)