ALTERNANTHERA REINECKII 'MINI'

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' (AR Mini) – The Compact Red Beauty

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' is a popular foreground red aquarium plant that adds vibrant color and contrast to planted tanks. Here’s a quick guide:

🌿 Key Features

✔ Compact Growth – Grows low and bushy, making it ideal for foreground or midground placement.
✔ Bright Red to Pink Leaves – Enhances aquascapes with a striking red hue.
✔ Slow to Moderate Growth – Needs CO₂ and nutrients for best results.
✔ Carpet Formation – Under high light and trimming, it forms a dense, bushy carpet.

🛠 Care Requirements

• Light: High (for intense red coloration)
• CO₂: Recommended for vibrant growth, but can survive in low-tech setups.
• Nutrients: Requires iron-rich fertilizers for deep red hues.
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil (aquasoil is best).
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 20-28°C (68-82°F)
  • pH: 5.5-7.5
  • Hardness: Soft to medium-hard water

✂ Propagation & Maintenance

• Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth.
• Propagate by cutting stems and replanting in the substrate.

💡 Tips for Best Growth

• Strong lighting + CO₂ + iron dosing = Intense red coloration.
• Avoid shading it with taller plants; it thrives under direct light.
• Works well in Dutch-style aquascapes and contrast-heavy layouts.