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SAS Member Plant Reproduction Report

Red Rubin Sword

Echinodorus sp. "Ruben"

Red Rubin Sword Red Ruben Sword

Photo of Echinodorus sp. "Ruben". Photo by Tony Griffitts.

General Information

Name:

Tony Griffitts

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2016-08-06

Common Name:

Red Rubin Sword

Scientific Name:

Echinodorus sp. "Ruben"

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.4

General Hardness (ppm):

200

Temp.:

82

Nitrate (ppm):

<10

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

20x18x20=27 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap Water

Changes:

How Often -

Monthly

How Much -

90%

Filtration System(s):

Water is filtered by a Hagen Fluval U3 Underwater Filter.

Additives:

no

Was Fertilizer Used?:

Yes

Type of Fertilizer, How Much, and How Often

Osmocote beads

Tank Décor

Substrate:

#60 natural sand

Structures:

rock and wood

Lighting

Fluorescent:

50W 6000K LED Flood Light

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Plantlets grow on flower stalk. Cut and plant in sand.

Comments

Osmocote beads where added to the sand with tweezers around base of the plant.