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Nymphaea rudgeana

Nympháea rudgeána

Family: Nymphaeaceae
Genus: Nymphaea

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 26°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

6-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Nymphaea rudgeana, a species of water lily, is native to Central America and northern and eastern South America. Its floating leaves grow up to 45 cm in diameter with an irregularly serrated margin. In aquarium settings, the submerged leaves reach 15 cm in length and have a pink hue with an entire margin.

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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