Red Root Floater
Red Root Floater is a peaceful freshwater planted plant that needs a tank of at least 5 gallons (19 L), water at 70-86°F (21-30°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: red root floater, phyllanthus fluitans
Quick facts
Striking red underside under high light. Excellent surface cover. Very popular in shrimp tanks.
| Minimum tank | 5 gallons (19 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70-86°F (21-30°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank zone | Top |
| Tank type | Freshwater planted |
Animals with matching water conditions
Compared on temperature and pH only. Check each animal for plant-eating habits before you buy.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
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