{"product_id":"red-flame-sword-echinodorus-sp","title":"Red Flame Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hybrid sword bred from Echinodorus schlueteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus barthii. It has the wide leaves swords are known for, marbled with red. This is one of the easiest swords to grow and does well in a low-tech tank with modest lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: rosette sword plant · Height: up to 12 in · Light: low · CO2: not required · Temp: 67–84°F · pH: 6.3–7.8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits tanks of 10 gallons or more. Plant the roots in the substrate with the crown sitting just above it. Swords feed mainly through their roots, so tuck a root tab nearby every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe broad, sturdy leaves are perfect grazing pads for shrimp and gather biofilm all day. The plant uses up nitrate as it grows, and its rosette makes a shaded spot where molting shrimp can rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos © AquaticMotiv, used with credit.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticmotiv.com\/products\/red-flame-sword-echinodorus-sp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363747098845,"sku":"AQMREDDEF1-1","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/red-flame-sword-echinodorus-sp-plants-564_7f610166-63f1-4d6b-b12d-c4ab12ca1c1b.webp?v=1793388139","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/red-flame-sword-echinodorus-sp","provider":"Moss \u0026 Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}