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    Echinodorus Ozelot Red

    Echinodorus Ozelot Red

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    Regular price $9.99 USD
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    Product Parameters

    🌿 Water Parameters for Echinodorus Plant

    • 🌑️ Temperature: 22Β°C - 28Β°C (72Β°F - 82Β°F)
    • βš–οΈ pH Level: 6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
    • πŸ’§ Water Hardness (GH): 3 - 12 dGH (soft to moderately hard)
    • 🏞️ Carbonate Hardness (KH): 2 - 8 dKH
    • β˜€οΈ Lighting: Moderate to high (6-10 hours daily)
    • 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich (preferably soil or nutrient-enriched gravel)
    • πŸ’¨ CO2 Requirement: Optional but enhances growth
    • πŸ§ͺ Fertilization: Root tabs and liquid fertilizers for better growth
    • 🌊 Water Flow: Low to moderate (prefers stable water conditions)
    • 🏠 Tank Size: Suitable for medium to large aquariums

    Direction

    πŸ“¦ Unpack Carefully: Gently remove the plant from its packaging to avoid damaging the roots or leaves.

    🧼 Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse the plant with dechlorinated or aquarium water to remove any debris or contaminants.

    🌑️ Temperature Match: Float the plant in a bag or container in your aquarium for 15-20 minutes to equalize temperatures.

    πŸ§ͺ Water Test: Check your aquarium’s pH, temperature, and hardness to ensure compatibility with the Echinodorus plant's requirements.

    πŸ’¦ Quarantine Option: If possible, place the plant in a separate tank for a few days to monitor for pests, snails, or algae.

    πŸͺ΄ Proper Planting: Bury the roots in a nutrient-rich substrate, ensuring the crown remains above the substrate to prevent rot.

    πŸ’‘ Gradual Light Exposure: Start with moderate lighting and gradually increase to prevent shock or algae growth.

    🌊 Monitor Water Flow: Ensure a gentle to moderate water flow, as excessive currents may stress the plant.

    🧼 Inspect Regularly: Check for melting leaves, pests, or algae during the first few weeks and trim affected areas if needed.

    🟒 First Week Care: Avoid heavy fertilization or CO2 injection immediatelyβ€”let the plant adjust naturally before introducing supplements.

    Grower Pick Product

    🌿 Grower Pick Echinodorus Plant

    πŸ–ΌοΈ Representative Image: The image shown is an example of the Echinodorus plant you may receive.

    🌟 Handpicked Quality: Each plant is carefully selected based on health, size, and leaf vibrancy.

    πŸͺ΄ Premium Selection: Ensures you get a strong, well-rooted Echinodorus for optimal growth in your aquarium.

    πŸ’§ Ready to Plant: Cleaned and prepped, ready for immediate placement in your substrate.

    🌊 Aquarium Ready: Perfect for freshwater tanks, providing natural beauty and oxygenation.

    🐠 Great for Tank Mates: Offers shelter and coverage for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic creatures.

    Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $25

    At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our flat rate shipping starts as low as $20, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.

    High Quality Product

    At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality product to our customers. Our fish, plant are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.

    100% Live Arrive Guarantee

    Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!

    🌿 Echinodorus Ozelot Red - Vibrant Freshwater Aquarium Plant

    Introduce bold colors to your aquascape with the stunning Echinodorus Ozelot Red. Featuring rich red hues with dark spotted patterns, this plant is a showstopper in any freshwater aquarium. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

    Echinodorus Ozelot Red Quick Facts

    Feature Details
    🌍 Origin South America
    πŸ“ Size 10 - 20 inches
    πŸ’‘ Lighting Moderate to high
    🌑️ Temperature 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C)
    πŸ’§ pH Range 6.5 - 7.5
    🎨 Color Deep red leaves with dark spots
    πŸͺ΄ Position in Tank Midground to Background
    🌟 Difficulty Beginner-friendly (easy to moderate)
    🐟 Compatibility Betta fish, Neocaridina/Caridina shrimp, snails, community fish

    Why Choose Echinodorus Ozelot Red?

    • βœ”οΈ Rich red coloration – Stands out beautifully in any aquascape.
    • βœ”οΈ Unique spotted patterns – Dark speckles give the leaves a dramatic look.
    • βœ”οΈ Great for oxygenation – Improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.
    • βœ”οΈ Provides shelter – Ideal for fish and shrimp seeking natural hiding spots.
    • βœ”οΈ Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in various freshwater setups.

    How to Care for Echinodorus Ozelot Red

    Care Tips

    • Lighting: Moderate to high lighting enhances its red coloration and spot patterns.
    • Placement: Works best as a midground or background plant due to its large leaves.
    • Substrate: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs can promote vigorous growth.
    • Fertilizer: Regular root fertilization and occasional liquid fertilizer improve leaf vibrancy.
    • Maintenance: Trim older or damaged leaves at the base to encourage fresh growth.

    Propagation Steps

    1. Wait for Runners: Mature plants produce side shoots or runners.
    2. Separate the Baby Plants: Once plantlets develop roots, carefully detach them from the parent plant.
    3. Replant: Place the new plantlets into the substrate and allow them to grow.
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