{"product_id":"red-tiger-lotus-bulb","title":"Red Tiger Lotus Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e Such a striking plant, it's hard to believe it could be so easy to grow as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nymphaea zenkeri' grows multiple tiger-striped, arrowhead shaped leaves from it's bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning, bright foliage just keeps putting out growth-- and it's so easy! No special lighting or co2 needed. This plant will do best in a nutrient-rich substrate. \u003cspan\u003eSupplement with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/aquarium-root-tabs-for-easy-low-tech-beginner-shrimp-fish-tanks-fertilizer-plant-pills-for-planted-tank-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the best result!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Tiger Lotuses do get tall, and will grow right up at the surface, blocking light for its neighbors. Give it a light pruning so it doesn't starve out it's tankmates. Alternatively, shy, flitting little fish just love the cover it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e One ~1\" bulb. We try to send it sprouting so it's not a dud!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePh 6-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Medium light intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium- quick growth speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e Cassandra's Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI ship these to you in their dormant phase; just a loose bulb. This is in order to keep the plant from expending its energy on new growth that would immediately melt off in its new environment. To break dormancy, simply place your bulb on the substrate wherever you'd like it to grow. (I'd suggest off near the background)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you try to bury this bulb, it will quickly rot-- leading to heartbreak. Wherever you place this little plant, it will grow multiple roots that will anchor it into your tank, no worries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should also start growing whitish 'fuzz' on the surface. These are harmless fungus and biofilms that are an integral part of a healthy aquarium. Your shrimp and fish (especially things like Otocinclus) will come running for that stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/blogs\/learn-with-me\/how-to-bleach-dip-aquarium-plants-safely?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop With Infinity \u0026amp; Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop with a North New Jersey aquarium business offering freshwater and reef supplies, help choosing items for your setup, and personal order support. Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\"\u003einfo@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\u003c\/a\u003e for product questions or help with a delivery issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDistributor Live Arrival \u0026amp; DOA Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis live item ships from a distributor and is covered by the following live arrival guarantee. \u003cstrong\u003eThe claim deadline for this item is 2 hours after the carrier-confirmed delivery time, instead of our standard 12-hour DOA window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect your shipment immediately. If a plant or animal arrives deceased or damaged, leave the affected item in its original, unopened plastic packaging and email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\"\u003einfo@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\u003c\/a\u003e within that 2-hour window with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour IBA order number and a description of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree clear photos of the affected live items in their unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA photo showing the readable shipping label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproved DOA claims receive a refund for the affected live items to the original payment method. Shipping charges are nonrefundable. This guarantee covers arrival only; losses after animals enter your care are not covered. Live items cannot be returned. Do not send items back without prior authorization. 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