Red Flame Sword – A Fiery Splash of Color for Your Aquarium! 🔥🌿

Turn up the heat in your aquascape with the Red Flame Sword (Echinodorus sp. 'Red Flame'), a bold and beautiful plant that sets your tank ablaze with its striking red and green marbled leaves! This hardy, eye-catching sword plant thrives in a variety of water conditions and makes the perfect statement piece for mid-to-background placement. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color or create a lush jungle for your fish to explore, the Red Flame Sword is an easy-to-care-for aquatic treasure.

Key Features:

🔥 Vibrant Red & Green Leaves: Unique marbled pattern adds dynamic contrast.
🌱 Hardy & Low-Maintenance: Perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
💨 Natural Water Purifier: Absorbs excess nutrients, helping to reduce algae growth.
🐠 Great for Fish & Shrimp: Provides shelter and grazing areas for aquatic creatures.
📏 Perfect for Mid/Background: Creates a lush, colorful backdrop in planted tanks.

Why You’ll Love It:

🌟 A Stunning Focal Point: Its fiery red hues make any aquarium stand out.
📈 Easy to Grow & Maintain: Thrives in a variety of setups with minimal care.
💨 Improves Water Quality: Naturally helps filter your aquarium by absorbing waste.
🛠 Ideal for Aquascaping: Adds depth, texture, and color contrast to your layout.

How to Keep It Happy:

☀️ Lighting: Moderate to high—more light enhances red coloration.
💧 Water Conditions: pH 6.5-7.5, temperatures 72°F-82°F (22°C-28°C).
🪴 Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate for healthy root development.
🌬 CO₂ & Fertilization: Not required but helps enhance growth and color.
✂️ Maintenance: Trim old or damaged leaves to promote fresh growth.

Where It Shines Best:

✔️ Mid-to-background placement in planted aquariums
✔️ Colorful aquascapes needing contrast and depth
✔️ Low-maintenance community tanks
✔️ Aquariums with peaceful fish and shrimp

Bonus Tip!

Want even deeper reds? Provide high lighting and dose iron-rich fertilizers to enhance the vibrant coloration of your Red Flame Sword!