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Echinodorus opacus

Echinodorus opacus

Echinódorus opácus

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Echinodorus

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

8-27°C(opt: 21°C)

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Growth Rate

Slow

Phosphate (PO4):
0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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