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susankat · 11-27-2009, 05:45 PM

Yes they are if there is no nutrients in the substrate the swords will not get any to grow. Even in plant substrate it is advised to use fert tabs for healthy swords and does contain iron. Swords don't take up very much through the leaves like stem plants.

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