Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red 🌿❤️

Fiery Foliage, Dramatic Contrast – Ignite Your Aquascape! Command attention with Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red, a striking stem plant that blazes with deep burgundy-red leaves. Perfect for advanced aquarists, this plant adds intense color contrast to high-tech setups and rewards diligent care with a showstopping display – all for just $9.99!

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Key Features

• ❤️ Vibrant Red Hues: Ranges from pinkish-red to rich burgundy under high light (color intensifies with care!).
• 🌱 Compact & Bushy: Grows 4–8 inches tall, ideal for midground accents or dense foreground carpets.
• 💡 High Light Demand: Requires strong lighting + CO2 to maintain red pigments (not for low-tech tanks!).
• 🦐 Shrimp Safe: Shelters fry and provides biofilm-rich grazing surfaces.

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Pricing

• $9.99 per Bunch – Includes 5–7 healthy stems (4–6 inches each).

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Care Guide

Tank Requirements:

• Lighting: High (3–4 watts/gallon LED or T5 with reflectors).
• CO2: Mandatory for vibrant color and dense growth.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
  • pH: 6.0–7.5
  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (3–15 dGH).
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (ADA Amazonia) + root tabs for iron uptake.

Maintenance:

• Trim Weekly: Encourage bushiness by pruning tops and replanting cuttings.
• Iron Supplementation: Use Seachem Iron or APT Complete to prevent fading.

Compatibility:

• Friends: Neon Tetras, Cherry Shrimp, Rasboras.
• Avoid: Plant-nibblers like Goldfish or Cichlids.

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Why Choose Our Alternanthera Red?

• Pest-Free: Grown in sterile, snail-free conditions.
• Color Guarantee: Pre-acclimated to high-light/CO2 setups for immediate vibrancy.
• Ethical Sourcing: Sustainably propagated in-house.
• Expert Support: Free Red Plant Care Guide + 24/7 help via finnyfriends.ca@gmail.com.

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Livestock Guarantee

• DOA Policy: Contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for store credit.
• No Refunds: Store credit only (see FAQ for details).

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Pro Tips:

1. Color Lock: Maintain iron levels (0.1–0.5 ppm) to prevent green reversion.
2. Aquascaping Contrast: Pair with green plants (e.g., Hydrocotyle) or black substrate for drama.
3. Photoperiod: 8–10 hours of light daily – use a timer to avoid algae.

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Perfect For:

• Advanced aquarists with CO2-injected tanks.
• Dutch-style or nature aquascapes craving bold focal points.
• Red plant collectors and competition aquascapers.

Turn your tank into a crimson masterpiece – Alternanthera Red is the ultimate statement plant! 🎨

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Note: Leaf melt may occur if CO2/light is inconsistent – stay vigilant!

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Key Differences from Green Variant:

• 🔴 High Light + CO2 Required (vs. moderate light for green).
• 🌿 Slower Growth (due to pigment production).
• 🎨 Aquascaping Role: Bold focal point (vs. green’s neutral backdrop).