Does alternanthera Reineckii need substrate?
Alternanthera is slower growing compared to other stem plants and the AR “mini” version can grow very compact. Due to its slower growth nature, it is more forgiving with regards to nutrients or CO2 demand. Using a soil based substrate helps a lot in having stable growth in this particular species.
How fast does alternanthera Reineckii grow?
Alternanthera reineckii growth rate is quite high in a tank, about 10-15 cm in a month.
How do you care for alternanthera Reineckii?
Alternanthera reineckii requires moderate to high lighting (2 to 4 watts/gal) to do well. If kept in low-light tanks the lower leaves tend to fall off. Separate each stem and plant individually. This will result in better growth and the lower leaves will still receive some light as this aquarium plant grows taller.
Does alternanthera Reineckii need CO2?
Alternanthera reineckii (these are grown in a CO2 injected tank). These will grow alright in a non-injected tank but the coloration will be more subdued. The undersides of the leaves will always be vibrant red while the topside takes stronger lighting and good growth conditions to show well.
Is alternanthera Reineckii a root feeder?
Alternanthera reineckii, Eriocaulons species are examples where they grow more stable and faster with nutrient rich soils than purely with water column feeding. That being said; root feeding often works well for many plants because we can introduce a higher concentration of nutrients at the root zone via root tabs.
Do I need root tabs?
To maintain healthy growth, we recommend adding more root tabs about once a month to continually build the nutrient base in the ground, especially if you are using an inert substrate like aquarium gravel or sand that doesn’t contain any nutrients on its own.
Do Aquarium stem plants need root tabs?
Stem plants like bacopa and moneywort can absorb fertilizer from the water or ground, but they seem to prefer the former. Plants that don’t need substrate to grow – such as mosses, floating plants, anubias, and java fern – typically do not use root tabs as much.
Can alternanthera Reineckii be grown emersed?
Alternanthera Reineckii Mini is a delicate dwarf variant of the stem plant, Alternanthera Reineckii. The plant on its emersed state is capable of producing flowers and can form into a long stem with prolonging internodes.
Does AR mini need CO2?
AR Mini is a dwarf variant of the well recognized Alternanthera Reineckii. This plant is commonly used in Dutch aquascapes for its bright and vibrant red colors. Like other stem plants, it requires medium to high light with the addition of CO2 for optimum growth.
How many flourish tabs do I need for a 5 gallon?
Info: Seachem Flourish Tabs Dosing Instructions
| Water Volume | Typical Tank Floor Dimensions | Tab Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gallon (4 L) | N/A | 1 Tab |
| 5 gallons (20 L) | 16″ x 9″ (41 cm x 23 cm) | 3 tabs |
| 10 gallons (40 L) | 20″ x 10″ (51 cm x 25 cm) | 6 tabs |
| 20 gallons (80 L) | 24″ x 12″ (61 cm x 30 cm) | 12 tabs |