Lobelia Cardinalis
Lobelia Cardinalis is a peaceful freshwater planted plant that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 68-78°F (20-26°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: cardinal plant, lobelia
Quick facts
Bright green leaves. Compact growth. Red flowers emersed.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-78°F (20-26°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank zone | Bottom |
| Tank type | Freshwater planted |
Animals with matching water conditions
Compared on temperature and pH only. Check each animal for plant-eating habits before you buy.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 7.2-8.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 7-8.
- Apple Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-8.
- Bee Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 68-78°F, pH overlap 6-6.8.
- Blue Lyretail Killifishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 68-75°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
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