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Echinodorus subalatus

Tropica No. 077


Echinodorus subalatus

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Family Alismataceae
Part of the world Central and South America
Height 25-40+ cm
Width 20-40+ cm
Light requirements high-very high
Temperature 20-26oC
Hardness tolerance soft-medium
pH tolerance 5.5-8
Easiness difficult

Echinodorus subalatus is best in large aquariums where it can be given plenty of open space. It is a demanding plant which requires a lot of light, and thrives best on CO2 addition and a nutritious bottom.