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Care Level
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Light
Low–Medium
CO₂
Not required
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Red Flame Sword$9.99
Species Profile
Red Flame Sword
Echinodorus sp. 'Red Flame'
Why We Love This Plant
Selected for shrimp tanks
Improves water quality
No CO₂ required
Beginner-friendly
The Red Flame Sword is a cultivar of the Echinodorus family valued for its vivid red-orange coloration and wavy, ruffled leaf edges. Under medium to high light it produces bold, upright leaves with deep red hues that intensify with stronger lighting and regular fertilization — making it a natural focal point in any planted aquascape.
It is a moderate grower that anchors well in most substrates and does not require CO2 to thrive, though supplemental CO2 and a nutrient-rich substrate will enhance leaf color and growth rate. Like most sword plants it benefits from root tabs placed near the base, as it is a heavy root feeder.
Quick Care Facts
Care Level
Easy–Intermediate
Temperature
72–82°F
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Light Req.
Low to medium
CO₂
Not required
What’s Included
Healthy live plants
Damp-packed bags
Packed with damp protective material
Free at $75+
Species Spotlight
Why We Love This Plant
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Bold Red Coloration
Vivid red-orange leaves with ruffled edges create a natural focal point — the color intensifies under stronger light and regular fertilization.
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Easy No-CO2 Grower
Thrives without CO2 injection, making it accessible for community tank setups and beginner planted aquariums alike.
03
Root Feeder
Anchor root tabs near the base for best results — swords are heavy root feeders and reward a nutrient-rich substrate with faster, richer growth.
Expert Advice
Razz Aquatics Recommendation
Plant this in the center-back third of your aquascape as a focal point. Pair with green foreground plants to let the red coloration stand out. Add root tabs at planting and every few months — the difference in leaf color and growth speed is noticeable.
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Every plant is inspected, trimmed when needed, and packed damp so it arrives ready for your aquarium. We avoid dry or brittle portions and pack plants with the same care we use for every order that leaves our facility.
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Common Questions
Red Flame Sword FAQ
Why is the coloration not as red as the photo?+
Red coloration in sword plants intensifies with higher light intensity, regular iron and micronutrient supplementation, and CO2. New growth will show richer color as the plant acclimates to your tank conditions.
How do I propagate it?+
The plant produces daughter plantlets on runners. Allow them to develop 3–4 leaves and visible roots before separating and replanting independently.
Is it safe in a shrimp tank?+
Yes. Red Flame Sword is a plant and does not harm shrimp. Its broad base and root structure can provide some ground-level cover, though it is primarily a midground to background plant.
What about melt after arrival?+
Some leaf melt during the transition to your water parameters is normal and does not qualify for a claim on its own. Remove decaying leaves and allow new growth to emerge — most plants rebound within 2–3 weeks.
What is the free shipping threshold?+
Free shipping on plants and dry goods at $75+.
How big does it get?+
Red Flame Swords typically reach 8–14 inches in height under aquarium conditions. They are best suited to tanks of 15 gallons or larger as a midground or background focal plant.
Do I need root tabs?+
Root tabs are strongly recommended. Echinodorus swords are heavy root feeders — placing root tabs near the base every 2–3 months noticeably improves growth rate and leaf color.
What if my plant arrives dead or non-viable?+
Live plants are covered under our guarantee if they arrive dead or clearly non-viable. Photograph the plants in the original sealed bag, unopened, before opening or acclimating, on the day of delivery or the following morning. Submit your claim using the Start a Claim button.
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Shipped carefully packed Monday through Thursday. Plants ship free at $75+. Transit times vary by location.
