Tiger Lotus
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A miniature water lily for larger aquaria. GNU
[edit] Overview
This miniature water lily variety is a favorite of many aquarists with room to house a fast-growing centerpiece species. Not fussy about water conditions, it will throw up new leaves with astonishing speed, with the pads reaching the water's surface in a matter of days, even in meter (yard)-deep aquaria.
Colors range from green to dappled reddish brown, occasionally with purple splotches.
It will flower with a true night-blooming water lily blossom if given space and nutrients, treating its keeper to a delicate floral aroma.
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Other common name(s):
Native range:
Maximum height: 60 cm (24 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 152 L (40 gal)
Lighting: Moderate to bright.
Placement: Center.
Water: Freshwater 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 30 °C (303 K, 86 °F)
[edit] Feeding
A well-fertilized substrate will support healthy growth.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Should not be crowded by other large plants. In turn, its floating pads may negatively impact other plants that become shaded out.
[edit] Special Care
To prevent floating leaves shading the tank, the stems can be trimmed before or after the pads reach the water surface.
| Common name | Tiger Lotus + |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae + |
| Genus | Nyphaea + |
| Image credit | GNU/Wikipedia Commons + |
| Lighting | Moderate to bright. + |
| Maximum height | 24 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 40 gal + |
| Native range | West Africa + |
| Placement | Center. + |
| Reference | The 101 Best Aquarium Plants + |
| Specific name | lotus zenkeri + |
| Text credit | MES + |
| Water max temp | 303 K (30 °C, 86 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |