{"product_id":"e-ozelot-red","title":"E. Ozelot Red | Echinodorus 'Ozelot Red'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus 'Ozelot Red' is the red-toned leopard sword – wavy leaves in red-green washed with darker red spots, giving a striking dappled effect. It is a hardy, undemanding way to bring pattern and warmth to the midground. Sold in a plastic pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cultivated Echinodorus hybrid of South American parentage, so it needs what the genus needs: warm, slow water over a rich, silty root zone. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate and stable warmth. It is a true aquatic and grows submerged long-term, colouring best under good light and iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, wavy leaves in reddish-green marked with bright red to dark spots and blotches; new leaves emerge strongly red and mellow with age. It reaches roughly 30–45 cm tall with a spreading rosette. The potted specimen supplied is a young plant that develops fuller size and stronger spotting as it settles and gains light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground-to-background plant and a natural coloured accent among green swords and crypts. Give it room to spread and site it where the red spotting reads against darker plants or wood. Trim old outer leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool and plant in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – never bury it. Add root tabs alongside. It propagates by adventitious plantlets on flower stalks and by rhizome division, both separable once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy: moderate to high light plus iron brings out the reds and clear spots (dim light or low iron makes them pale), and CO2 is not required though it speeds growth. A heavy root feeder – use a nutrient substrate, root tabs and iron. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus 'Ozelot Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Ozelot Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated hybrid (Echinodorus, South American parentage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder), iron for colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdventitious plantlets and rhizome division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity and planted aquariums from 80 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, corydoras and dwarf cichlids – plus shrimp and snails. Its tough leaves also tolerate many well-behaved cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and herbivores – large goldfish, silver dollars, uaru and big digging cichlids – will uproot or shred it. Avoid burying the crown, which causes rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234107506979,"sku":"AA3789","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Echin._Ozelot_Red_Loose_Echinodorus_grisebachii_Ozelot_Red.jpg?v=1781489234","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/e-ozelot-red","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}