{"product_id":"red-hygrophila-alternanthera-reineckii-live-aquatic-plant","title":"Red Hygrophila Alternanthera Reineckii Live Aquatic Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eHygrophila Red, more accurately known as Alternanthera reineckii, is a striking freshwater aquarium plant prized for its deep red to burgundy leaves. It is one of the most popular red stem plants in aquascaping, providing bold colour contrast against green plants and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThis plant performs best in well-maintained planted aquariums with moderate to high lighting. With proper nutrients and CO₂ supplementation, Alternanthera reineckii develops intense coloration and compact growth, making it ideal for midground placement in display aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eDeep red to burgundy foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003ePopular aquascaping stem plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eStrong colour contrast in planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eIdeal for midground placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eResponds well to CO₂ and nutrient-rich setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eAdds visual depth and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hygrophila Red, Alternanthera reineckii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground (can be background in larger tanks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for best colour and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large aquariums preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eColour intensity increases with higher light and CO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eRegular trimming promotes bushier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eLower light may result in greener leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eRequires stable water parameters for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary dependent on season\/time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live 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