The Red Tiger Lotus has the potential to enhance any aquarium. Because with its large, bright red underwater leaves it really cannot be overlooked. And although the plant is so extraordinary, it thrives without much attention.
How do I care for the red tiger lotus in the aquarium?
For optimal care of the Red Tiger Lotus in the aquarium, you should plant it in a well-lit place in the front or back of the tank and keep the water values in the optimal range (22-28°C, pH 6-7, 3-10 °dKH, 20-35 mg/l CO2) and cover its nutrient requirements through targeted fertilization. Depending on your wishes, you can influence the growth of floating leaves and flowers through pruning measures.
Suitable place and planting
In this country, red tiger lotus is kept in aquariums, where it is completely immersed in the element of water. A suitable place in it and correct planting are the first step that must be successful before optimal care can continue.
- plant in the front or back of the pelvis
- choose a well-lit spot
- Do not bury the tuber completely
- a third should be sticking out
It is not a hindrance to the good growth of the red tiger lotus that other plants are rooted nearby. On the contrary, it looks even better in front of green stem plants.
Keep water values in the optimal range
Red Tiger Lotus originally comes from Africa and thrives best in water that is constantly at a good temperature with values between 22 and 28 °C. Additionally, ensure that it permanently has these properties:
- pH value: 6 – 7
- Carbon hardness: 3 to °dKH
- CO2 – saturation: 20 – 35 mg/l
Met nutrient needs
The Red Tiger Lotus needs plenty of nutrients to grow luxuriantly. If necessary, you can fertilize it specifically with fertilizer balls (€13.00 on Amazon), which you stick into the substrate in the root area.
Tip
Restrained growth can also indicate too little light. Illuminate this plant for at least 10 hours a day.
Necessary cutting measures
If the tiger lotus is only intended to grow under water and form underwater leaves, you must prevent the formation of floating leaves by cutting them off as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, you would like to see a flower appear on the surface of the water in an open aquarium, then let the floating leaves grow. However, the growth of the underwater leaves then stops.
You can cut back the red tiger lotus at any time if it takes up more space than desired. The leaves are cut off close to the tuber. However, leave at least 5-7 leaves on each tuber.
