{"product_id":"tiger-lotus","title":"🌿 Tiger Lotus – Bold, Fast-Growing Bulb for Natural Aquascapes","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"183\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 Tiger Lotus – Bold, Fast-Growing Bulb for Natural Aquascapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"497\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eTiger Lotus (Nymphaea zenkeri)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning centerpiece plant that adds drama, depth, and color to any natural aquarium. With its broad, red-to-green mottled leaves and lily-like form, this aquatic bulb anchors deep into soil and quickly sends up lush foliage — with no need for CO₂ or chemical fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003ePerfect for Father Fish–style dirted tanks, the Tiger Lotus is both beautiful and functional: it pulls excess nutrients from the water, shades your tank, and grows vigorously in low-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"730\" class=\"\"\u003e💚 Why Choose Tiger Lotus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1123\" class=\"\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eStriking Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Deep red, green, or variegated leaves for a dramatic focal point\u003cbr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eNo CO₂ or Fertilizers Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Grown naturally, thrives in low-tech tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eFast Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Great for quickly filling space in new aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eDeep Root Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps stabilize dirted tanks and balance nutrients\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eGreat for Fish, Shrimp \u0026amp; Fry\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides shade and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1153\" class=\"\"\u003e🪴 Plant Care Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1446\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high (brings out deeper reds)\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soil with sand cap strongly recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background — or as a bold centerpiece\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast once rooted\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in 10 gallons or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1517\" class=\"\"\u003e🌱 Remove surface pads if you want the plant to stay low and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1549\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 Father Fish Tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1675\" class=\"\"\u003e“Let that lotus root deep in good soil and don’t rush it. It’ll explode with color and balance your tank from the ground up.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1705\" class=\"\"\u003e🛒 Why Buy from Us:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1912\" class=\"\"\u003e• Farm-grown in natural soil — not hormone-treated\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e• No chemicals, no CO₂, and no artificial boosters\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e• Shipped fresh, healthy, and ready to root\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e• Ideal for Father Fish and low-tech aquarium systems\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397479424273,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/tigerlotus.webp?v=1752683700","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/tiger-lotus","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}