DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

LIGHT High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

GROWTH Medium

Medium trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Red Root Floater

A highly sought-after floating plant with bright red roots and leaves.

Red Root Floaters are beautiful surface plants. Under high light and low nitrates, their leaves and roots turn a stunning deep red.
Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable Fry cover
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

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

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementFloating
Typical height0.5–1 in
Typical width1 in
Suggested minimum tank2 gal
Suggested tank height3 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitModerate
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery Low
Water-column feedingVery High
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: None

Float on surface.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Division

Acclimation

May melt if surface agitation is high.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Requires low surface agitation to thrive.