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Echinodorus (the sword) are pretty tough. The shift shouldn't kill it. All the same, trim the roots (instead of leaving the broken ends caused by uprooting) to about 2 inches and remove the older/dying leaves before replanting. Also, give it enough space to spread it's leaves. Don't stuff it to close into the corner.
It could die if the new location is very shaded, which is unlikely since they are usually one of the biggest plant in any aquarium.
Anubias (nanas) are very tough. They usually last very long even when the tank conditions s not suitable to grow most plants. I've only come across one situation where they literally rot and melt away in days. That's when I plant it with some light brown branchy driftwood that is commonly available in LFS. I suspect the wood carries some chemical, bacteria or virus that is lethal to Anubias. Other plants do not seem to be affected.
So, the point is, are you using that kind of wood in that tank? I'm not sure if it's just the particular pieces of wood I have or it's that type of wood though.
Anyway, what are the conditions of the tank you intend to put the Anubias. Light, CO2, ferts, other plants? How do you plant them? Leave them tied to wood/rock or planted in the substrate?
Will be shifting the plant in a couple of weeks... Need to find a time when I can spend a couple of days at home... Then will most probably also be removing almost all of my stemmed plants. Anyone want them?
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