Echinodorus Red Rubin

📍 South America

Echinodorus Red Rubin is a stunning sword plant prized for its deep red to burgundy leaf coloration, which intensifies under high light and nutrient-rich conditions. This mid-sized stem plant features broad, lance-shaped leaves and moderate growth rate, making it an excellent choice for midground to background placement in planted aquariums.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Non-destructive algae eaters that won't uproot or damage leaves

excellent

Neon Tetra

Peaceful schooling fish that provide visual contrast and don't disturb substrate or plants

excellent

Otocinclus

Gentle algae eaters that graze on leaf surfaces without causing damage

excellent

German Blue Ram

Peaceful dwarf cichlid that may dig slightly but generally compatible with rooted plants

good

Corydoras Sterbai

Bottom dweller that aerates substrate without uprooting established plants

good

Common Diseases

Melt on Transition

Symptoms

Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; occurs when plant is moved from emersed to fully submerged conditions

Treatment

Gradually acclimate plant to aquarium conditions over 2-3 weeks; maintain stable water parameters; remove affected leaves; ensure adequate light and nutrients

Iron Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing of new leaves while veins remain green (interveinal chlorosis); reduced red coloration

Treatment

Dose with liquid iron fertilizer (chelated iron) 2-3 times weekly; ensure adequate lighting to support nutrient uptake; check water pH (iron availability decreases at higher pH)

Algae on Leaves

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced photosynthesis and plant vigor

Treatment

Manually remove algae with soft brush; reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily; increase water circulation; add algae-eating fish or shrimp; maintain nutrient balance to prevent algae blooms

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Stunted growth; pale or yellowing leaves; loss of red coloration; slow development of new leaves

Treatment

Dose with comprehensive liquid fertilizer containing macronutrients (NPK) and micronutrients; use root tabs for substrate fertilization; ensure adequate CO2 supplementation; perform regular water changes

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Quick Facts

co2: recommended
lighting: high
placement: midground
substrate: Root feeder; benefits from nutrient-rich aquasoil or gravel with root tabs; requires regular fertilization for optimal red coloration
growth rate: medium