{"product_id":"potted-red-melon-sword","title":"Potted Red Melon Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful ruddy coloring on this sword 'Echinodorus barthii'. Newer leaves sprout red with thick veins, and older leaves fade to green. Neat, oval\/ spear- shaped leaves will keep on producing in a medium to low light aquarium. Stunning as a single specimen piece in Nano aquariums, or planted in a trio in a larger aquarium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwords (Echinodorus) are one of the most difficult aquatic plants to kill, and they are fairly slower growing. They won't need anything special in terms of lighting, filtration, or temperatures, but could use a nutrient rich soil to look their best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf they are happy, they'll grow right out of your tank, and may even produce beautiful little white flowers for you. It's rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwords are hearty plants, similar to things like Java fern or Anubias; so if you have fish that are nippy and like to dig (small cichlids, loaches, goldfish etc), these plants will work for your set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePh 6-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow to Medium light intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be grown immersed or submerged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium growth speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325718286507,"sku":"119070","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/RedMelon.png?v=1773778318","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/potted-red-melon-sword","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}