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Rotala

Stem Plants

Rotala

Rotala rotundifolia

A fast stem plant whose tips turn pink and red under strong light.

Needs

Care levelModerate

LightHigh

CO₂Low

GrowthFast

HeightUp to 40 cm

Temperature22–28 °C

WhereBack of the tank

Feeds throughLeaves, from the water

How to keep it

Medium to high light
Root and liquid nutrients
Trim often

Low light (loses colour)
Not trimming

Good with

Animals that leave it alone

Neon tetraParacheirodon innesi

Easy2.5 cm21–25 °C

Harlequin rasboraTrigonostigma heteromorpha

Easy4.5 cm22–27 °C

Ember tetraHyphessobrycon amandae

Easy2 cm24–28 °C

Cherry shrimpNeocaridina davidi

Easy3 cm18–28 °C