Echinodorus 'Big Bear' (Submersed)
Echinodorus 'Big Bear' is a stunning large sword plant known for its broad, lush foliage, hardy nature, and impressive size in planted aquariums. Its vibrant green leaves and bold structure make it an excellent centrepiece plant for larger aquascapes, community aquariums, and display tanks.
As a hardy and adaptable sword plant, Echinodorus 'Big Bear' grows well in both beginner and advanced planted aquariums. This submersed-grown specimen arrives already adapted to underwater aquarium conditions, allowing for easier transition and instant aquascape impact.
At N8 Aquatics, our plants are carefully quarantined before sale to help ensure they arrive healthy, clean, and pest-free.
Species Snapshot
- Size Sold: Large established submersed specimen
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Lighting: Low to moderate
- CO2: Not required
- Difficulty: Easy
Recommended Setup
- Ideal as a centrepiece or background plant
- Best suited to nutrient-rich substrates
- Perfect for community tanks and planted aquariums
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.8
- Maintenance: Low to moderate — benefits from root tabs and regular nutrients
Why Buy From N8 Aquatics
- Healthy quarantined plants
- Strong root systems
- Beginner friendly
- Carefully packed with care
Pickup Information
N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only store in Central Queensland.
Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.
Please ensure you are able to collect your order before placing it.
Important
All plants sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to established aquariums with appropriate water parameters for the species being kept.
Emersed vs Submersed — Which Grown Form Should You Choose?
Submersed plants are grown fully underwater and are already adapted to aquarium life, so they settle into a planted tank with minimal melt — the best pick for aquascapes and established aquariums.
Emersed plants are nursery-grown above the waterline, ideal for terrariums, paludariums and wabi-kusa. Submerged in an aquarium they typically melt back and regrow as submersed foliage — more so in low-tech tanks without added CO2 — but recover well with good lighting and nutrients.
Choose your preferred grown form above. Every plant is nursery-grown, dispatched from our Rockhampton fishroom, with live arrival guaranteed and shipping Australia-wide.