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.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Non-destructive, will not uproot or damage leaves; excellent algae control

excellent

Neon Tetra

Peaceful schooling fish; does not disturb plant roots or foliage

excellent

Otocinclus

Algae eater that grazes without harming plant tissue; very peaceful

excellent

German Blue Ram

Gentle dwarf cichlid; may occasionally dig but generally compatible with established plants

good

Red Cherry Shrimp

Non-destructive; adds color contrast and provides algae control

excellent

Common Diseases

Melting (Leaf Melt)

Symptoms

Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; typically occurs during acclimation or after major water parameter changes

Treatment

Ensure stable water parameters (pH, temperature, hardness); perform gradual acclimation; maintain good water circulation; remove affected leaves; increase water changes

Iron Deficiency (Chlorosis)

Symptoms

New leaves emerge pale yellow or white with green veins; older leaves remain green; stunted growth

Treatment

Dose liquid iron fertilizer (chelated iron) 2-3 times weekly; ensure adequate lighting; check for nutrient uptake issues; consider macronutrient balance

Algae on Leaves

Symptoms

Green, brown, or black algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced photosynthesis; plant appears dull

Treatment

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

Symptoms

Mushy, blackened roots or rhizome base; foul odor; plant fails to establish; leaves wilt despite adequate water

Treatment

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