{"product_id":"red-rubin-sword-echinodorus-rubin","title":"Red Rubin Sword – Echinodorus ‘Rubin’","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rubin’) is a striking freshwater aquarium plant prized for its deep red, bronze, and green leaves. As a cultivar in the Amazon Sword family, this plant grows large and makes an excellent background or centerpiece plant in medium to large planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bold coloration, broad leaves, and hardy growth habit, Red Rubin Sword is a great choice for aquarists looking to add contrast, height, and vibrant color to freshwater aquascapes. It grows best with medium to high lighting, steady nutrients, and a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful red, bronze, and green sword plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent background or centerpiece aquarium plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for medium to large freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and fairly beginner-friendly with root nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides natural cover for fish, shrimp, and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold contrast plant for planted aquariums and aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rubin’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Rubin Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette \/ sword aquarium plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background or centerpiece plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but beneficial for stronger growth and richer color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–20+ inches depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword works best as a background or centerpiece plant due to its large size and bold coloration. Place it where it has enough room to spread its leaves without shading smaller foreground plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is especially effective in medium to large aquariums where its red and bronze tones can stand out against green plants, driftwood, and natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting, CO2 \u0026amp; Nutrients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword does not require CO2 injection, but CO2 can help improve growth rate, leaf size, and coloration. Medium to high lighting helps bring out the richer red and bronze tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many sword plants, Red Rubin Sword is a heavy root feeder. A nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs are strongly recommended, especially when planted in sand or plain gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrimming \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove older, damaged, or algae-covered leaves by trimming them near the base of the plant. Regular maintenance helps the plant direct energy toward healthy new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Red Rubin Sword can grow large, occasional trimming may be needed to prevent it from shading nearby plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword may produce side shoots or adventitious plantlets over time. Once new plantlets have developed healthy roots, they can be separated and replanted into the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses in Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground planting in freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece plant for medium to large tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor contrast in planted aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity fish aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp tanks and fry cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural-style planted layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Red Rubin Sword need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. CO2 is not required, but it can help improve growth, leaf size, and richer red coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Rubin Sword safe for fish and shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Red Rubin Sword is safe for shrimp, snails, and peaceful freshwater fish, and its broad leaves provide natural cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Red Rubin Sword grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Rubin Sword can grow around 12–20+ inches tall depending on lighting, nutrients, CO2, and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Rubin Sword good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it can be a good beginner plant when provided with medium lighting and root nutrients such as root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate Red Rubin Sword?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may produce side shoots or adventitious plantlets. Once the plantlets have roots, they can be separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Red Rubin Sword need root tabs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot tabs are strongly recommended, especially in sand or plain gravel, because sword plants are heavy root feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword is a beautiful background or centerpiece aquarium plant for aquarists looking to add bold red and bronze color to freshwater planted tanks. 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