Chain Sword (Belem)
Helanthium tenellum 'Belem'
Narrow-leafed chain sword that spreads rapidly by runners. A classic low-tech carpet plant. Very forgiving — tolerates a wide range of light and pH. Good for beginners.
WalstadNatureBiotope
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
CarpetPlacement
lowLight
not requiredCO₂
easyDifficulty
mediumGrowth
3"Max height
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
bothTech
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