--- product_id: 48157249 title: "1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta" brand: "biotope aquatics ltd" price: "VT5014" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Biotope Aquatics Ltd" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48157249-1-x-live-aquarium-bulb-nymphaea-rubra-red-tiger-zenkeri store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Rapid growth in 24 days Tolerates pH 6.5-8 & low to high light Optimal 22-27°C water temp 1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta **Brand:** biotope aquatics ltd **Price:** VT5014 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌺 Transform your tank into a tropical sanctuary with the Red Tiger Lotus! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta by biotope aquatics ltd - **How much does it cost?** VT5014 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48157249-1-x-live-aquarium-bulb-nymphaea-rubra-red-tiger-zenkeri) ## Best For - biotope aquatics ltd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted biotope aquatics ltd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Growth:** Thrives in a wide range of water conditions and light levels—perfect for both beginners and pros. - • **Natural Fish Hideout:** Floating leaves create cozy, natural shelters for bettas and fry, enhancing your aquatic ecosystem. - • **Temperature-Optimized:** Prefers 22-27°C water with iron-rich fertilization for the most vibrant, healthy leaves. - • **Bulb Propagation Power:** Watch your lotus multiply naturally as the bulb splits, giving you more lush greenery over time. - • **Vibrant Red Tiger Lotus:** Striking red & brown spotted foliage with pink flowers that elevate your tank’s aesthetic. ## Overview The Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus is a live aquarium bulb that rapidly grows vibrant red and brown spotted foliage with pink flowers. It thrives in a broad pH range (6.5-8) and adapts to both low and high light conditions, making it ideal for betta tanks. Its floating leaves provide natural hiding spots for small fish, while the bulb can naturally propagate by splitting. Optimal growth occurs in 22-27°C water with iron supplementation. ## Description Product Description Nymphaea lotus red Nymphaea lotus is available in a stunning lime green species (Green Lotus) and the wonderful Nymphaea Lotus Red. (photo) Adding one or more of these bulbs to an existing planted aquarium will create a bright and colourful feature that contrasts with the aquarium. Nymphea lotus green Nymphaea lotus green is a species that has stunning lime green leaves when mature. Planting and On Going Care On arrival, rinse the bulb under running water to remove any debris Drop the bulb into the aquarium and let it sit on top of the substrate (sand, gravel etc) Do not bury the bulb, it will cause it to rot Ensure plenty of light and a weekly fertiliser Note - using a fertiliser containing Iron will enhance and maintain the red colouration of the red lotus bulb leaves Please note this species can take several weeks to months to acclimatise and grow new shoots and leaves - you need to be patient Lotus Bulb The product is shipped in bulb form for immediate planting in the aquarium, and as the plant develops the leaves will grow to the water surface. Bulbs may not have leaf or shoots on them, which is common for live aquatic bulbs. All are checked to ensure viability and with the correct care the bulb will grow. Nymphaea Green - Flowers When the leaves reach the water surface the bulb will produce flowers. These are white to yellow on the Green Lotus species Nymphaea Red - Flowers The flowers are pink on the Nymphaea lotus red. Use fertiliser containing iron to maintain and enhance red colouration Review: Well packed, fast delivery - Started to grow really fast. Only a few months and the little bulb with no visible growth to fast growing, amazing colour leaves will be buying more. Review: Waste of money buy one with leaves. - 3 months and the bulb has not grown , ive had many red lotus over the years can only think the bulb is a duffer waste of money. I have high power lights and good plant tab substrate so it should have shown some movement by now. ## Features - 1 x Aquarium Bulb - we aim to send with small shoots of growth, on occasions this may not be possible - Beautiful red and brown spotted foliage with red/pink flowers once established - Has leaves which will float on the water surface making them great hiding places for small fish or fry - Tolerates wide range of water conditions (between 6.5 and 8 pH) and grow in both low and high light levels - Bulb approx 0.5 to 1cm diameter ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B072LB8X5J | | Best Sellers Rank | 9,669 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 29 in Live Aquarium Plants | | Brand | Biotope Aquatics Ltd | | Brand Name | Biotope Aquatics Ltd | | Colour | Brown,Pink,Red | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 2,069 Reviews | | Expected Plant Height Unit | 1 Centimetres | | Expected blooming period | Various | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Indoor/Outdoor usage | Indoor | | Manufacturer | Biotope Aquatics Ltd | | Material Features | Natural | | Material feature | Natural | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Natural | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Flowers | | Product Care Instructions | Water | | Special feature | Natural | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | expected blooming period | Various | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Biotope Aquatics Ltd - **Colour:** Brown,Pink,Red - **Expected blooming period:** Various - **Expected plant height:** 1 Centimetres - **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Indoor - **Material feature:** Natural - **Moisture needs:** Moderate Watering - **Product care instructions:** Water - **Special feature:** Natural - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rnB5NzObL.jpg) ![1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tbfQ4lTDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well packed, fast delivery *by N***5 on 7 May 2026* Started to grow really fast. Only a few months and the little bulb with no visible growth to fast growing, amazing colour leaves will be buying more. ### ⭐ Waste of money buy one with leaves. *by D***P on 27 February 2026* 3 months and the bulb has not grown , ive had many red lotus over the years can only think the bulb is a duffer waste of money. I have high power lights and good plant tab substrate so it should have shown some movement by now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 24 Days of Growth in Pictures *by M***N on 17 May 2021* Absolutely fantastic! This plant grows like mad! We just plopped it in on the 23rd of April(As shown in the first two pictures, these are just overall tank pictures, we didn't expect it to grow so fast, or I would have done a day by day as it is so interesting!) The third picture (where it looks like an alien crawling along the tank) was six days later! The last two pictures are from today, (17th May) A few of my snails have tried very, very hard to eat it, and we have Columbian Ramshorn Snails that tend to destroy plants in a short time. (Which is why that one plant is covered, whilst we move these guys into a different tank with plants we don't mind them decimating on the daily.) As you can see, it is growing very well. You read that correctly. This is 24 days of growth. Our tank is still cycling. It has only been up and running for those 24 days. If you are planning on buying this, it is a lovely plant, will grow nicely for you, it will strive to reach the surface where it will flower if it does so. Get that flower out before it begins to wilt. Unless you want lots of them. It has a second method of propagation; as it is a bulb, it can split! As the recommendation is just to drop the bulb in, not bury it, you can see the bulb. So, if you don't want more, keep an eye on it. (Which I am quite looking forward to seeing tbh.) For optimal growth - This plant likes 22c to 27c temperature water. We also use a liquid fertiliser, specifically with iron. (We use API Leaf Zone, the iron is vital for vibrant red leaves.) And a liquid Co2 booster if you don't have a co2 system. (Again, we use API Co2.) ## Frequently Bought Together - 1 x Live Aquarium Bulb - Nymphaea RUBRA Red Tiger Zenkeri Lotus - Plant Tropical Fish Tank Hide for Betta - Biotope Aquatics Ltd - Bunch LIMNOPHILA - Live Aquarium Fish Tank Plant - Hygrophila - Live Aquarium Plant "Echinodorus bleheri" Potted --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48157249-1-x-live-aquarium-bulb-nymphaea-rubra-red-tiger-zenkeri](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48157249-1-x-live-aquarium-bulb-nymphaea-rubra-red-tiger-zenkeri) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*