River Buttercup

Ranunculus inundatus

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Ranunculaceae

📍 Eastern Australia

Beautiful foreground or midground plant with distinctive clover-like leaves. Grows in a compact mound. Prefers slightly cooler water and good flow. One of the most unique-looking aquascaping plants.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae eaters that won't damage delicate plant tissues

excellent

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Small, gentle fish that thrive in planted tanks with good flow

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Beneficial for algae control and won't uproot or damage plants

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Complementary foreground plant with similar nutrient and lighting needs

excellent

Anubias Nana

Hardy companion plant that creates layered foreground/midground design

excellent

Bolivian Ram

Peaceful cichlid that appreciates planted tanks; may occasionally dig but generally compatible

good

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of distinctive coloration

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing, ensure adequate macro and micronutrients, verify substrate quality and consider liquid all-in-one fertilizers

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced photosynthesis, plant decline

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fish or shrimp, improve water flow

Melting

Symptoms

Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; rapid plant deterioration

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent partial changes, ensure stable temperature (23-26°C), increase CO2 and nutrient supplementation, remove affected leaves

Poor Growth

Symptoms

Slow or no growth, pale foliage, weak root development

Treatment

Verify high lighting (8-10 hours daily), confirm CO2 injection is active, test water parameters, increase fertilizer frequency, ensure nutrient-rich substrate