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Echinodorus Kleiner Bar
Echinodorus Kleiner Bar
📍 South America
Echinodorus Kleiner Bar is a compact sword plant with distinctive narrow, lance-shaped leaves that display prominent red or reddish-brown barring patterns. This mid-sized stem plant grows moderately and is ideal for midground placement, offering attractive foliage without overwhelming smaller aquascapes. It is relatively undemanding and suitable for intermediate aquarists seeking a colorful accent plant.
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Compatible Livestock
Non-destructive, will not uproot or damage leaves; excellent algae control
Peaceful schooling fish; does not disturb plant roots or foliage
Algae eater that grazes without harming plant tissue; very peaceful
Gentle dwarf cichlid; may occasionally dig but generally compatible with established plants
Non-destructive; adds color contrast and provides algae control
Common Diseases
Melting (Leaf Melt)
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; typically occurs during acclimation or after major water parameter changes
Ensure stable water parameters (pH, temperature, hardness); perform gradual acclimation; maintain good water circulation; remove affected leaves; increase water changes
Iron Deficiency (Chlorosis)
New leaves emerge pale yellow or white with green veins; older leaves remain green; stunted growth
Dose liquid iron fertilizer (chelated iron) 2-3 times weekly; ensure adequate lighting; check for nutrient uptake issues; consider macronutrient balance
Algae on Leaves
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced photosynthesis; plant appears dull
Manually remove algae with soft brush or cloth; reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours; increase water circulation; add algae-eating fauna (Amano shrimp, Otocinclus); reduce excess nutrients
Rhizome/Root Rot
Mushy, blackened roots or rhizome base; foul odor; plant fails to establish; leaves wilt despite adequate water
Improve substrate drainage and water circulation; reduce organic debris accumulation; ensure substrate is not compacted; perform partial water changes; remove severely affected portions; consider replanting in fresh substrate
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium
- placement
- midground
- substrate
- Root feeder; benefits from nutrient-rich aquasoil or gravel with root tabs; standard aquarium gravel acceptable with supplemental fertilization
- growth rate
- medium
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0-7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 4-18 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.