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Rotala Macrandra Mini
Rotala macrandra 'Mini'
Family: Lythraceae
A miniaturised form of the famously demanding Giant Red Rotala, producing smaller, narrower leaves but retaining the same intense red-pink colouration when kept in optimal conditions. Requires high light, CO₂, and balanced macro and micro nutrients — particularly iron — to achieve its best colour. Grows slower than the standard species but is equally sensitive to nutrient deficiencies, which show as pale or washed-out leaves. Best kept by experienced planted tank hobbyists.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Required
- light
- High
- max size
- 20–35 cm tall
- placement
- Midground to background
- substrate
- Nutrient-rich aquasoil
- growth rate
- Medium
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Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- notes
- Requires strong iron dosing for red colour. Very demanding; not for beginners. Smaller than standard R. macrandra.
- hardness
- 0–8 dGH
- temperature
- 154–176°F (68–80°C)