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Rice Paddy Herb

Limnophila aromatica

Family: Plantaginaceae

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Limnophila aromatica is a stunning stem plant with leaves that shift from green to vibrant purple-red under high light and good iron supplementation. Used extensively in Dutch-style aquascaping, it provides brilliant colour contrast in the background.

Keeping this species

co2
Recommended
diet
Water column feeder; benefits from substrate nutrients
light
High
tank size
20 gallons minimum
growth rate
Fast

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Water it likes

ph
5.5–7.5
ammonia
0 ppm
nitrate
<30 ppm
hardness
1–12 dGH
temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

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