Rotala Macrandra Tissue Culture - Live Aquatic Plant
Product Overview:
Rotala Macrandra, known for its vibrant red foliage and elegant appearance, is a highly sought-after aquatic plant for aquarium enthusiasts. Cultivated through tissue culture, this plant comes with a strong, healthy root system, ensuring fast and successful growth in your aquarium. Ideal for aquascaping, Rotala Macrandra adds a pop of color and a delicate texture to both beginner and advanced setups.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Red Coloration: Under the right lighting, Rotala Macrandra can develop deep red to pinkish hues, making it a striking focal point in any tank.
- Tissue Culture Quality: Free from pests, algae, and disease, ensuring safe and healthy plants to add to your aquarium.
- Easy to Plant: Comes in a gel-like medium, making it easy to separate and plant in your substrate or aquarium.
- Fast Growing: Thrives in a wide range of water conditions, providing lush growth and beautiful color in a short period.
- Versatile Placement: Can be used as a midground or background plant in planted aquariums, adapting well to various lighting and water parameters.
Care Requirements:
- Light: Medium to high light for optimal color development.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)
- pH: 5.5 to 7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
- Fertilization: Regular use of liquid fertilizers with micro and macro nutrients is recommended to promote healthy growth.
- CO2: Optional but enhances growth and color intensity.
Plant Size:
- Tissue culture comes in small, manageable portions, with each plantlet typically ranging from 2 to 4 inches tall.
Why Choose Rotala Macrandra Tissue Culture?
- Healthier Start: Tissue culture plants are grown in sterile conditions, reducing the risk of pests and disease.
- Sustainable Growth: Unlike traditional plants, tissue culture specimens have been grown in a controlled, chemical-free environment, offering a more eco-friendly option.
- Faster Establishment: Expect quicker acclimation and growth in your tank, as the tissue culture plants already have a strong root structure.
Ideal For:
- Aquascapers seeking an eye-catching red plant for their aquariums.
- Hobbyists who want to avoid algae, pests, or chemicals in their plants.
- Tank setups with CO2 injection or moderate to high lighting.
