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Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
The Red Root Floaters,also known by its scientific name Phyllanthus Fluitans, is the ideal water plant for your open aquarium. On top of their 5 – 10 cm long, thin stems, there are 1 – 2 cm long hairy and centrally arched floating leaves. The edge of these leaves is flat and heart-shaped incised at the base. Their characteristic reddish roots draw their nutrients from the water of your aquarium.
For whom are the Red Root Floaters suited?
The Red Root Floaters may not be as suitable for beginners, as they do require an extra bit of care. For ideal growth, they require rather specific lighting and water conditions, and they may require additional fertilizer for healthy growth, as your aquarium may lack the necessary trace elements these plants need.
What are they like?
Although the leaves are water-repellent, they do not tolerate dripping water, which may cause them to start rotting. It is therefore only recommended for use in open aquaria. What's interesting is that the better the lighting conditions, the deeper red the leaves start to become. Good lighting promotes the red colouring of the leaves, which are light green in low light, and accelerates otherwise slow growth. However, harder water is preferred with increasing light incidence. An adequate supply of nutrients also accelerates growth, which may require additional fertilizer. If your Red Root Floater feels well, small white flower umbels can sprout in the leaf axils, from which green fruits develop. However, this has rarely been observed in aquaria and can be considered a challenge for enthusiasts.
The ideal conditions for the Red Root Floaters
Red Root Floaters do not like currents and thrive best in water with medium hardness, with the exact hardness depending on the lighting intensity. The water temperature should be between 24 - 31 °C, as should the ambient temperature in the terrarium, where constant high humidity must also be ensured, although dripping water should be avoided. Further, the water can be slightly acidic. Regular fertilization with trace elements via the water column ensures healthy growth.
*All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.*
Great floating plants, sent a generous amount of them. The only floating plant I've managed to keep alive.
Great growing fast
They came to me in great condition and healthy. I split them up between my 3 tanks. They didn't do so good. I had my filters on low flow with diy floating plant corral so they'd have no agitation too. I do still have a couple in my 10g that seem to be doing ok with some duckweed friends. So hoping for the best. They are beautiful plants tho!
They came in good shape and are growing well
They look exactly like the photo no deceptive bright red floaters and then you get a pile of mush 😆 they loook like the picture which I think are very pretty in my low tech tank. Bright lime green with pink roots very nice
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