Tropica Alternanthera reineckii Mini (High Tech)
Tropica Alternanthera reineckii Mini is a striking stem plant known for its compact growth and vibrant red leaves, adding bold color and contrast to aquascapes. Its dense foliage makes it perfect for midground or foreground planting, creating eye-catching highlights in planted tanks.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact red stem plant |
| Placement | Foreground → Midground |
| Growth rate | Slow → Medium |
| Height | 5–15 cm |
| Light demand | Medium → High — intense light deepens its red colour and prevents legginess |
| CO₂ requirements | Medium → High — CO₂ keeps it compact and vibrantly coloured |
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete or our premium APT Zero. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in >growing/understanding aquatic plants<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )
*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.
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McMerwe’s Comment: Ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists, Alternanthera reineckii Mini thrives in a variety of freshwater setups while bringing depth, texture, and vivid coloration to your aquarium. [Rating 5/5]
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