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Pink Rotala

Pink Rotala

SKU: TBA6
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Vendor: Coburg Aquarium
$9.95
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Description

Pink Rotala Rotundifolia is native to waterways of Southeast Asia and is a very popular stem plant in aquariums for it's colour and relatively easy care. It's leaves are an elongated oval shape protruding from the fleshy stem. It is green and develops shades of pinks and reds depending on light and nutrient exposure. 

 

Features

  • Elongated oval shaped leaves
  • Easy to keep
  • Adds colours to the aquarium
  • Creates safe a habitat for fish fry and shy species
  • Fast growth rate & responds well to pruning, propagates from cuttings 

 

Family Name

Lythraceae

Difficulty

Easy to keep. Best to keep with species of fish that do not consume plant material. 

Water Conditions

  • Temperature: 21 - 28 °C
  • pH: 5.5 - 7.5
  • Water Hardness: Up to 300ppm

Placement

Midground to background placement in the aquarium. Responds well to pruning. 

Growth Rate

Pink Rotala Rotundifolia has a moderate to fast growth rate and can be planted into gravel, sand or aquasoil. It will utilise nutrients in the water column in the form of liquid fertilisation. Co2 is not essentially, but will enhance dense growth and colour.

Lighting

Pink Rotala Rotundifolia requires moderate to high lighting requirements. Colour becomes more intense with higher lighting. Low levels of light produce thinner leaves and light lime green to green leaves and stems.

Additional Information

Live Plant Snapshot

Preferred Water Parameters