{"product_id":"schismatoglottis-prietoi","title":"Schismatoglottis Prietoi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare and highly attractive freshwater aquarium plant native to the Philippines, celebrated for its sleek, elongated green leaves and resemblance to popular rhizome species like \u003ci\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/i\u003e is a compact, slow-growing aquatic plant that typically reaches heights of 3 to 8 cm. Featuring rich, elliptic foliage, it is exceptionally well-suited for foreground to midground placement in nano tanks and detailed aquascapes. Undemanding and adaptable, it easily acclimates to low-light environments without requiring complex CO2 injection setups, making it a stress-free addition for beginner aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilippines (Asia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner \/ Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground (Substrate or Hardscape)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Required (Beneficial but optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68–82°F (20–28°C) | pH 6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting and Hardscape Attachment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/i\u003e features a horizontal stem called a rhizome from which its leaves and roots grow. When planting, you can attach it directly to driftwood or rocks using fishing line or aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate glue, ensuring the rhizome remains completely uncovered to prevent rotting. Alternatively, it can be planted lightly in fine gravel or nutrient-rich substrate, taking care not to bury the main rhizome beneath the surface. Over time, it will naturally produce runners to form neat, dense clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Nutrient Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resilient plant thrives under basic freshwater aquarium lighting, meaning standard LED strips included with starter kits are more than sufficient. High-intensity light is not necessary and can sometimes cause unwanted algae growth on the leaves. Because of its slow growth rate, its nutrient demands are minimal; standard bioload waste from your fish will often provide enough baseline nutrition, eliminating the strict requirement for liquid fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Water Parameters \u0026amp; Acclimatization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/i\u003e prefers stable tropical water conditions ranging from 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) and adapts seamlessly to soft or moderately hard water parameters. When first introduced to a new aquarium, the plant may experience a brief transition period where older emersed leaves melt slightly; this is completely normal as the plant adapts to a fully submerged aquatic environment and will soon be followed by fresh, healthy underwater growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294911316,"sku":"ST011164","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/SchismatoglottisPrietoi.jpg?v=1788709602","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/schismatoglottis-prietoi","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}