🌿 Red Melon Sword – Naturally Grown with Deep Red & Bronze Foliage
🌿 Red Melon Sword – Naturally Grown with Deep Red & Bronze Foliage
The Red Melon Sword (Echinodorus 'Red Melon') is a stunning rooted plant that brings rich bronze and red hues to your aquarium without requiring any CO₂ or chemical fertilizers. Its broad, slightly wavy leaves grow in a rosette form and contrast beautifully with green plants, making it a standout midground or background feature.
Naturally grown in deep soil using the Father Fish method, this sword plant develops strong roots and long-lasting foliage that supports tank balance and reduces algae by pulling nutrients from the substrate.
💚 Why Choose Red Melon Sword?
✅ Bold Red & Bronze Leaves – Adds warm color to natural scapes
✅ Naturally Rooted & Grown – No root tabs or chemical dosing needed
✅ Low-Tech Compatible – Grows beautifully in dirted tanks with light and time
✅ Safe for Shrimp & Fry – Gentle broad leaves provide cover and shelter
✅ Great for Midground or Background – Versatile in tanks 15+ gallons
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate (enhances red tones)
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Deep organic soil with sand cap
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: 15 gallons and up
🌱 To bring out its red hues, place near natural light and allow roots to establish deeply in the soil.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Color comes from the soil — not a bottle. Let this sword root in deep dirt and it’ll show you what natural beauty really means.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Naturally soil-grown — never treated with CO₂ or liquid fertilizers
• Hand-selected for healthy roots and vibrant foliage
• Shipped rooted and ready to thrive in natural tanks
• Trusted by aquarists seeking beauty without artificial additives
