Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus Fluitans)

1 Bunch = 10 individual plants (4+ leaves)

Red Root Floaters are a small floating fern that can grow to cover the entire surface of water in your tank.

By doing this, they will block light from below and help prevent unwanted algae growth. These floaters will also help remove biological waste and other contaminants from your tank water.

This quick-growing plant might take over the entire surface of your tank if left alone for too long. You may have to periodically remove some Red Root Floaters from your tank to prevent blocking too much light from the plants and/or tankmates below. Simply remove the floaters as they spread to keep your desired look.

These floaters can thrive in low to high light conditions at about 6 – 8 hours a day. Although the roots will always remain a beautiful deep red, this plant’s leaves will change color depending on how much light they receive.

High light – leaves will turn completely red. This deep color is the most desirable for more aquascapers. (Hint: limited nitrogen supply will also deepen the red color .) Hard water is recommended for high light conditions.

Low to Medium light – leaves will remain a bright green with a small tint of red around the edges or smudged lightly in the center. Soft water is recommended for low light conditions.