{"product_id":"tropica-023c-tissue-culture-alternanthera-reineckii-mini","title":"Tropica 023C Tissue Culture - Alternanthera reineckii Mini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 023C Tissue Culture - Alternanthera reineckii Mini\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 023C Tissue Culture - Alternanthera reineckii Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live tissue culture aquarium plant, supplied in a closed cup, for foreground planting in small aquariums and larger aquascapes. It is a miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera and suits aquascapers who want a dense red-violet carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact miniature form of the popular Alternanthera reineckii, with a slower growth rate than the standard plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-violet foliage adds a strong colour contrast in the foreground of a planted tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith careful trimming it can form a dense carpet roughly 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4\") high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact growth makes it a good fit for small aquariums as well as larger aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a foreground plant in a small aquarium, or at the front of a larger aquascape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim carefully and regularly to build a dense, even carpet of red-violet stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the best growth and overall appearance, provide high light intensity and add CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall aquariums where a compact, slow-growing foreground plant is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger aquascapes that need a red-violet foreground carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists who are comfortable with regular trimming to shape the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 to 10+ cm (2 to 4+\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternanthera reineckii Mini aquarium plant, grown by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Alternanthera reineckii Mini grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight is listed as 5 to 10+ cm (2 to 4+\"). With careful trimming it can be kept as a dense carpet of roughly 5 to 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO2 and strong lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth its light demand and CO2 demand are rated medium. High light intensity and added CO2 improve its growth and overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a small aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Its compact growth and slower growth rate make it well suited to small aquariums. It also works as a foreground plant in larger aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour will it be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt forms a red-violet carpet when trimmed carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the standard Alternanthera reineckii?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a miniature version with compact growth and a slower growth rate, which makes it better suited to foreground use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does tissue culture in a closed cup mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plant is produced by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It is a live aquatic plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40206293729334,"sku":"5703249823328","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica023CTissueCulture-AlternantherareineckiiMini2.jpg?v=1760187825","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-023c-tissue-culture-alternanthera-reineckii-mini","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}