{"product_id":"sword-melon","title":"Sword - Melon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMelon Sword (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Melon Sword is a stunning aquarium plant named for its broad, textured leaves that display a beautiful mottled green pattern reminiscent of a melon's skin. A robust and fast-growing background plant, it creates a lush, dramatic backdrop in any freshwater aquarium and provides excellent cover for fish and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — suitable for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but benefits from supplementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Echinodorus, the Melon Sword is a heavy root feeder — use root tabs in the substrate for best growth and vibrant leaf colouring. A striking centrepiece plant for any planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riddle Me Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633346822293,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4170\/6645\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fce6ffe0-5c2d-45b1-b3dc-d2d2d90e4b29.jpg?v=1785482561","url":"https:\/\/www.riddlemefish.com.au\/products\/sword-melon","provider":"Riddle Me Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}