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Rotala Sunset
Rotala sp. 'Sunset'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 Captive-bred (hybrid)
Beautiful warm orange-pink rotala. Less demanding than Orange Juice but similar colour payoff. Good iron dosing intensifies colour.
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Compatible Livestock
Gentle foragers that won't damage plant tissue and help control algae on leaves
Excellent algae control without harming the delicate stems and leaves
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or consume the plant
Algae-eating fish that graze gently without damaging stem plants
Compatible stem plant with similar care requirements for a lush planted layout
Foreground plant that complements Rotala Sunset's midground-background placement
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration, interveinal chlorosis
Increase fertilizer dosing frequency; add comprehensive all-in-one fertilizer and iron supplements; ensure adequate lighting and CO2
Algae Overgrowth on Leaves
Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces, reduced light penetration, plant appears dull
Increase water changes (30-50% weekly), reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, manually remove affected leaves
Melting (Tissue Decay)
Leaves become translucent and mushy, stems soften, plant collapses
Improve water quality with frequent water changes; ensure stable temperature (23-28°C); increase CO2 and lighting gradually; remove severely affected stems
Slow Growth or Stunting
Minimal new leaf development, weak stems, pale coloration despite adequate lighting
Verify CO2 injection is active; increase fertilizer dosing; check water parameters (pH 6.0-7.0 ideal); ensure substrate contains nutrients or use root tabs
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium-high
- placement
- midground/background
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- moderate
Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.5
- hardness
- 1–10 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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.