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Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

Alternanthera reineckii

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✦ DIFFICULTY Moderate

Benefits from more deliberate care.

☀ LIGHT High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Required

Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.

↗ GROWTH Medium

Medium trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

A compact, vibrant red plant perfect for the foreground or midground.

AR Mini is one of the easiest red plants to grow. It stays compact and provides a striking color contrast against green aquascapes.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground

Typical height2–6 in

Typical width4 in

Suggested minimum tank5 gal

Suggested tank height8 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightHigh

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR40–100

Injected CO₂Required

CO₂ benefitVery High

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingModerate

Water-column feedingModerate

Overall fertilizer demandHigh

Iron demandHigh

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature72–82°F

pH6–7

GH2–10 dGH

KH2–8 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant with space for light.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

May melt if shaded.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Prone to algae if growth is slow.

KEEP EXPLORING

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