Echinodorus Red Rubin
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.
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Growing in 2 tanksCommunity tanks featuring Echinodorus Red Rubin.
Compatible Livestock
Non-destructive algae eaters that won't uproot or damage leaves
Peaceful schooling fish that provide visual contrast and don't disturb substrate or plants
Gentle algae eaters that graze on leaf surfaces without causing damage
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that may dig slightly but generally compatible with rooted plants
Bottom dweller that aerates substrate without uprooting established plants
Common Diseases
Melt on Transition
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; occurs when plant is moved from emersed to fully submerged conditions
Gradually acclimate plant to aquarium conditions over 2-3 weeks; maintain stable water parameters; remove affected leaves; ensure adequate light and nutrients
Iron Deficiency
Yellowing of new leaves while veins remain green (interveinal chlorosis); reduced red coloration
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
Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced photosynthesis and plant vigor
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
Stunted growth; pale or yellowing leaves; loss of red coloration; slow development of new leaves
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
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0-7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 4-8 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.