Description

🌿 Tiger Lotus

– Scientific Name: Nymphaea zenkeri

📊 Plant Profile

– Difficulty Level: Easy

– Light Requirement: Medium to High

– CO2 Requirement: No, but will grow faster and larger leaves with it

– Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

🌡️ Water Parameters

– Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)

– pH Range: 6.0-7.5

– Water Hardness: Soft to Medium

📈 Growth Characteristics

– Size: 12-30 inches (30-76 cm)

– Placement: Midground/Background

📝 Detailed Description

Tiger Lotus is a stunning plant with vibrant red and green leaves. It can add a dramatic touch to your aquarium and creates a beautiful focal point.

🌱 Care Instructions

– Lighting: Medium to High, 8-10 hours per day

– Fertilization: Weekly comprehensive fertilizers, root tabs monthly

– Maintenance: Regular trimming to control height

🐠 Compatibility

– Ideal Tankmates: Angelfish, tetras, gouramis

– Habitat Enhancement: Provides shelter and reduces nitrates

🌟 Benefits & Highlights

– Visual Appeal: Adds striking color contrast

– Environmental Impact: Oxygenates water and reduces nitrates

– Growth Habit: Rapid and can reach the water surface

💡 Fun Fact

Tiger Lotus can produce beautiful flowers if allowed to grow above the water surface.