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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.
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Compatible Livestock
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
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–15 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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.