Red Root Floaters
Red Root Floaters
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1 5x5 inch portion per order.
Red Root Floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are an eye-catching floating plant known for their striking red roots and vibrant green leaves that can turn reddish under high lighting. These floaters create a lush surface cover, providing shade, reducing algae growth, and offering shelter for fish and shrimp. Red Root Floaters are perfect for aquascapers looking to add a touch of color and elegance to their freshwater tanks.
Key Features
Key Features
Beautiful Red Roots: Develops striking red roots that contrast beautifully with green or reddish leaves.
Color-Changing Leaves: Turns reddish under intense lighting, adding visual appeal.
Provides Shade & Shelter: Creates a natural canopy, ideal for bettas, shrimp, and fry.
Algae Control & Water Quality: Absorbs excess nutrients, helping to prevent algae outbreaks.
Fast-Growing & Easy to Maintain: Spreads quickly but is easily controlled with regular thinning.
Care Tips
Care Tips
- Lighting: Moderate to high lighting enhances red coloration in leaves and roots.
- CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required; benefits from liquid fertilization, especially iron supplements for deeper red hues.
- Temperature: Thrives in 70–86°F (21–30°C).
- Water Conditions: Prefers a pH of 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water.
- Water Flow: Grows best in low to moderate flow; excessive agitation may cause plants to sink.
- Trimming & Maintenance: Regular thinning is needed to prevent excessive surface coverage and ensure light penetration for plants below.
- Propagation: Reproduces quickly by forming daughter plants that separate and spread
Live Arrival Guarantee
Live Arrival Guarantee
In the event of a DOA, we will replace the affected plants or livestock and reship FOR FREE!
If a DOA has occurred, please send clear photos of the affected plants or livestock in their closed shipping containers to info@dakuaquatics.com within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we will make it right!
If your low temps are below freezing, select UPS 2 Day Air at check out so we can include a free heat pack and get your plants to you fast and warm!
With their unique red roots, rapid growth, and ability to enhance water quality, Red Root Floaters are a must-have for any aquarist looking to add natural beauty and functionality to their aquarium.
I'm getting back into the hobby after being out for 14 years. I've always had cichlid tanks so no need for plants. This time I wanted a community nano tank with plants. I did lots of research and was looking at several online resources. Then I saw the interview and tour of Daku Aqautics on the Fritz YouTube channel. I was so impressed with Anthony's philosophy about the hobby and running a business that I decided to buy from him. It was a wise decision. I received the generous amount of plants that were very nice and vibrant. I couldn't be happier. Thanks Anthony!
My first time using this plant,I heard a lot about it,So far so good.
TL;DR Great Purchase
The first thing I noticed was the large size of each of the plants meaning the seller is making sure to sell mature plants
The second thing I noticed was the portion. I bought 1 and it filled the top of my 5gal cube.
Thought they would be good pond plants. They aren’t.
The red root floaters arrived super gorgeous, i definitely gonna get more