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Rotala Mini Butterfly
Rotala sp. 'Mini Butterfly'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Miniature version of Rotala Butterfly with tiny round leaves in pinwheel arrangement. Pink-red under high light. Slow-growing collector's favourite.
Tank Mates
Small shrimp won't damage delicate leaves and help control algae without uprooting the plant
Peaceful algae-eaters that graze without harming stem plants or disturbing the substrate
Small, gentle fish that won't uproot or consume the plant; adds visual contrast in the midground
Excellent companion plant with similar care requirements and complementary leaf texture and size
Low-light tolerant companion plant that thrives in the same high-tech setup without competing for light
Foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping without shading the Rotala Mini Butterfly
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrients)
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration instead of pink-red hues, leaf holes or necrosis
Increase fertilizer dosing frequency; switch to comprehensive all-in-one fertilizer or add separate macro and micro supplements; test water parameters and adjust based on results
Algae Overgrowth (Green Spot/Black Beard)
Green or black algae coating leaves, reduced photosynthesis, plant appears smothered
Increase water column CO2 levels, reduce photoperiod to 8 hours daily, perform manual removal, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, improve water circulation
Melting (Tissue Decay)
Leaves become translucent, mushy stems, rapid deterioration of new growth
Improve water quality through frequent water changes; ensure adequate CO2 injection (30-40 ppm); increase lighting intensity; check for ammonia/nitrite spikes
Slow/Stunted Growth
Minimal new leaf development, small leaves, pale coloration, plant appears dormant
Verify CO2 injection is functioning (drop checker should show lime green); increase light intensity to 8+ hours daily; boost fertilizer dosing; ensure water temperature is 24-27°C
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- high
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- slow