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Rotala Bossii
Rotala sp. 'Bossii'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Delicate rotala with needle-fine leaves that develop intense red colouration. Demanding but one of the finest textured stem plants available.
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Compatible Livestock
Gentle grazers that won't damage delicate foliage and help control algae on leaves
Larger shrimp that efficiently remove algae without harming fine-leaved plants
Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't uproot or damage stem plants
Companion stem plant with similar care requirements and complementary growth patterns
Small, non-aggressive fish that provide visual contrast without disturbing plants
Foreground plant with identical high-light and CO2 requirements for cohesive aquascaping
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Micronutrients)
Yellowing of new leaves, pale coloration, stunted growth, loss of red pigmentation
Increase liquid fertilizer dosing, particularly iron supplements; verify CO2 levels are adequate (30-40 ppm); perform 25% water changes weekly to reset nutrient balance
Algae Overgrowth (Black Beard/Brush Algae)
Dark filamentous or brush-like algae coating stems and leaves, reduced light penetration
Reduce photoperiod to 6-8 hours daily temporarily; increase water circulation; add algae-eating shrimp; manually remove affected stems; ensure CO2 and nutrient levels are balanced
Melting/Tissue Necrosis
Rapid leaf loss, browning of stems, plant collapse within days to weeks
Check and stabilize water parameters (temperature, pH, hardness); verify CO2 injection is functioning; increase fertilizer dosing; perform 50% water change; trim affected portions and allow recovery
Poor Coloration/Bleaching
Loss of red pigmentation, pale or greenish appearance despite adequate growth
Increase lighting intensity to 8-10 hours daily; boost iron and trace element supplementation; ensure CO2 levels are 30-40 ppm; verify phosphate and potassium are not limiting
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- high
- placement
- midground/background
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.