Rubin Sword
Rubin Sword
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The Rubin Sword is a bold and beautiful hybrid sword plant known for its striking reddish-brown to deep green leaves. This plant can grow large, making it a fantastic focal point for midground or background placement in larger aquariums. With its broad, flowing leaves and hardy nature, the Rubin Sword adds both texture and color variation to planted tanks.
Key Features
Key Features
- Red to Green Coloration: New leaves emerge in shades of red and gradually transition to deep green.
- Large, Elegant Growth: Can reach up to 16 inches tall, making it a great background plant.
- Hardy & Easy to Care For: Adaptable to a variety of aquarium conditions.
- Great for Natural Aquascapes: Provides shelter for fish and shrimp.
- Fast to Moderate Growth Rate: Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth.
Care Tips
Care Tips
- Lighting: Moderate to high lighting enhances red coloration and promotes healthy growth.
- CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required but can enhance coloration and growth; thrives with root tabs and iron-rich fertilizers.
- Temperature: Prefers water temperatures between 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Water Conditions: Ideal pH range of 6.5–7.5 with soft to moderately hard water.
- Substrate & Planting: Requires nutrient-rich substrate; plant deeply to anchor its root system.
- Trimming & Maintenance: Remove older leaves as needed to encourage new growth.
- Propagation: Produces side shoots and runners that can be separated and replanted.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Live Arrival Guarantee
In the event of a DOA, we will replace the affected plants or livestock and reship FOR FREE!
If a DOA has occurred, please send clear photos of the affected plants or livestock in their closed shipping containers to info@dakuaquatics.com within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we will make it right!


With its rich coloration and striking presence, the Rubin Sword is a perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a vibrant, easy-care plant to their freshwater aquariums.