Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) – Floating Aquarium Plant

🌱 Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) – Floating Aquarium Plant

Description: The Red Root Floater is a stunning floating aquarium plant known for its vibrant red roots and leaves that turn bright red under strong lighting. Perfect for shrimp tanks, betta tanks, and aquascapes, it provides natural shade, absorbs excess nutrients, and helps maintain water quality. With proper care, it grows quickly and adds a striking contrast to any freshwater aquarium.

Care Information

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting: Medium to High (red coloration shows best in high light)
• CO₂: Not required, but enhances growth and coloration
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Placement: Floating (surface plant)
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Nutrients: Benefits from liquid fertilizer for best growth and color

Benefits

• Provides shade and reduces algae growth
• Beautiful red roots and leaves enhance aquascapes
• Creates natural cover for bettas, shrimp, and fry
• Absorbs excess nutrients and helps improve water quality
• Easy to propagate by dividing floating clusters

❓ FAQ

Q: How do I keep the red coloration?
A: Provide high-intensity lighting and good nutrients—this brings out the deep red hues in leaves and roots.

Q: Will it block light from reaching other plants?
A: It can—trim or thin regularly to prevent over-shading of submerged plants.

Q: Is it safe for shrimp and fish?
A: Yes, completely safe and loved by shrimp for grazing biofilm.

Q: Does it need to be anchored?
A: No, Red Root Floater floats freely on the water surface.