Rotala
Rotala is a peaceful freshwater planted plant that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 5-7.
Also searched as: rotala, rotala rotundifolia, rotala macrandra
Quick facts
Popular mid-to-background stem plant. Turns red under high light and low nitrates.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank zone | Bottom |
| 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.
- Cardinal Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5-6.5.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- Dwarf Pencilfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5.5-7.
- Espei Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- Green Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5.
- Hengli Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 5.5-7.
- Serpae Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 5-7.
- Coral Red Pencilfishmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-7.
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