ADA IC436 Rotala mexicana ‘Goias’

ADA IC436 Rotala mexicana ‘Goias’: Rare Red Carpeting Beauty

The ADA IC436 Rotala mexicana ‘Goias’ is an exceptional addition to any professional aquascape. This rare variety is prized for its ability to form a lush, red carpet, providing a striking contrast against green plants and natural hardscapes. Because it is provided as an ADA Tissue Culture, you receive a plant that is free from pests and algae, ensuring a healthy start in your aquarium.

Achieving the deep red coloration of this plant requires a dedicated setup, making it a rewarding challenge for intermediate to advanced aquarists. When maintained under the correct conditions, it transforms the floor of your tank into a vivid landscape of red foliage.

Specifications

How to Use This Live Plant

1. Preparation: Carefully remove the Rotala mexicana ‘Goias’ from its sterile tissue culture cup.
2. Rinsing: Gently rinse the jelly-like agar medium off the roots using clean tank water.
3. Planting: Using aquascaping tweezers, plant small clumps of the rotala into the substrate, spacing them evenly to encourage a carpet effect.
4. Initial Setup: Ensure your high-intensity lighting is active to support the plant's high light requirements from day one.

Care & Maintenance Tips

• Lighting: Maintain high-intensity lighting to preserve and enhance the red pigmentation of the leaves.
• Pruning: Regularly trim the plant to encourage denser, lower growth and prevent it from becoming leggy.
• Substrate: Use a nutrient-rich aquarium soil to support the medium growth rate of the root system.
• Water Stability: Keep water parameters stable to avoid stress, as red plants can be more sensitive to fluctuations.