{"product_id":"plants-red-lotus","title":"Plants - Red Lotus (Red Tiger Lotus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Lotus \/ Red Tiger Lotus (\u003cem\u003eNymphaea zenkeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a freshwater bulb plant with broad, heart-shaped leaves in red to burgundy, often with mottled markings. It sits as a midground or background feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder water it can stay as a compact clump of submerged leaves. It may also send pads to the surface. In open-top tanks it can flower white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red to deep burgundy lily-like leaves. Stronger light usually means richer red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background shade and hiding spots for freshwater fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast. Submerged bush or floating pads, depending how you trim it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy feeder. Needs nutrient-rich soil or root tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater only. Not for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community aquariums and planted tanks. Open-top layouts if you want flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground or background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required. Helps if you want faster growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulb on or just into the substrate. Do not bury the growing tip. Cut surface pads if you want to keep the plant as a submerged clump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williamstown Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419204825393,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/no_image_product_fd6cb635-5063-4de8-b563-11081386bee4.png?v=1789996368","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/plants-red-lotus","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}