[Colorful]

Does anyone know what kind of rotala this is?

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=987

I would really like to have some for my tank
Thanks in advance!

 

[Centromochlus]

Rotala macrandra.

 

[ADJAquariums]

Rotala macrandra.

+1, I totally agree

 

[talontsiawd]

Agreed.

 

[Colorful]

Cool. Thanks!
Do you think it would turn that red in low light, without co2?

 

[Axelrodi202]

Most likely not.

 

[HD Blazingwolf]

Cool. Thanks!
Do you think it would turn that red in low light, without co2?

not at all, u'll barely get it to grow if at all

 

[Centromochlus]

not at all, u'll barely get it to grow if at all

+1... this plant doesn't do well at all without CO2. Definitely prefers strong lighting too. Not a good choice for a "low-tech" tank.

 

[talontsiawd]

I am successfully growing it without CO2. I feel like that is a feat within itself. I can get it red, but not even a vibrant red. This tank has some vibrant deep reds btw.

I think it will be impossible to have anything but a duller red without high light, which will require CO2 as well. Not a good choice for low tech, I feel like I have almost mastered the non-co2 low tech in terms of color and it's not the best plant choice.