Amazon Sword in Brackish?

[brittanyd0203]

Has anyone ever been successful in keeping an Amazon Sword in brackish water? I just got a really nice one for my fiance's tank when we got him a figure 8 puffer. We soon discovered that we would gradually need to convert his water to brackish which we will be doing in a couple days but I need to know if this is going to kill the Amazon sword. The other plants are hornwort, anacharis, and water sprite, all of which I found to be compatible in brackish water but I've not found much on Amazons. Thanks!

 

[jpappy789]

Heres a list of brackish tolerant plants:

http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_list.php?category=8&filter=&filter_by=&page=2

And here for more reference:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201159

I dont think amazon swords would do well unless you're hovering around 1.005 and you just might luck out.

 

[brittanyd0203]

Surprisingly enough, 1.005 is the exact SG that I'll be going for. I read that that is the salt content in which figure 8s do best so that is what we'll be aiming for.

 

[jpappy789]

You could always try it...but dont count on the plant doing well. Thats my only advice.

 

[Lycanthropic]

I have quite a few ***. swords in my brak tank and they are doing fine.