| Content | Alternanthera Reineckii "Mini"
Characteristics:
Max Size: 4″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column
Composition: Midground
Parameters
Co2: Low
Light Level: Medium
Tank Mates
Great for community fish, shrimp and snails
Notes
"ARM" Alternanthera Reineckii Mini is a dwarf version of Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig. The underside is generally more red and the top yellow, but with proper substrate, lighting, CO2 and iron dosing, this plant can display vibrant red colors. Their leaves are susceptible to algae, so monitor and trim regularly.
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See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Cryptocoryne Spiralis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 18″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Not Required, but grows faster with
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Most community nano fish like tetras, danios rasboras, pencilfish, kilifish, platties and dwarf grouramis. Shrimps and snails also benefit from their tall leaves. Avoid fish that may shift the soil or uproot it.
Notes
This plant is susceptible to melting but at a much lesser rate compared to other Cryptocorynes. It shoots runners on the surface and can propogate slowly with low to moderate lighting. It typically averages around 10-18" in height but can grow up to 24" in tall tanks. Decrease the lighting intensity if algae starts to develop on the leaves. | Ludwigia Repens
Characteristics:
Max Size: 20″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Low
Light Level: Medium
Tank Mates
Great for community fish, shrimp and snails
Notes
With proper substrate, lighting, CO2 and iron dosing, this plant can display vibrant red colors.
Read more about how to maintain Red Aquarium Plants
See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Rotala Wallichii
Characteristics:
Max Size: 12″
Care Level: Advanced
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: High
Light Level: High
Tank Mates
Great for community fish, shrimp and snails
Notes
Rotala Macrandra provides outstanding red colors, but it is very demanding when it comes to nutrients. The conditions must be perfect which includes a good substrate, iron and trace dosing, high lighting and CO2. The PH for this plant should not exceed 7.0 as it prefers softer and acidic waters.
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See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Micranthemum tweediei
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Carpet, Foreground
Parameters
Co2: Low - none
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Low foreground plants are great for invertebrates and bottom feeders to graze and hide.
Notes
Monte Carlo is another easy carpet plant, but like most will take a bit of time to establish without CO2. Their roots will go into the soil, but their runners will spread on the surface where new stems will grow. The short and bushy profile makes a great foreground look. Trimmings can be planted right back into the substrate.
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https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Cryptocoryne Becketii
Characteristics:
Max Size: 8″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Midground
Parameters
Co2: Not Required, but grows faster with
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Popular midground plant for tetras, rasboras and danios. Avoid fish that may shift the soil or uproot it.
Notes
Easy growing plant that's expected to melt in the initial stages of planting underwater. Feed it root tabs and occasionally supplement with liquid fertilizers including Iron which can help promote coloration.
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