Violet - Live Aquarium Plant

Introducing the Exquisite Violet Aquarium Plant - Your Gateway to Vibrant Aquatic Beauty

Discover the unparalleled beauty of our Violet Aquarium Plant, a botanical masterpiece that promises to transform your underwater world into a mesmerizing aquatic paradise. With its captivating hue and minimal maintenance requirements, this aquatic gem is bound to delight both novice and seasoned aquarium enthusiasts alike.

Bringing Elegance to Your Aquarium

Color: The striking Violet Aquarium Plant boasts a vivid violet hue that adds an enchanting touch of elegance to your aquatic landscape. Its rich, purple leaves create a visually stunning contrast against the backdrop of your tank, making it a focal point that's sure to captivate anyone who gazes upon it.

Food Requirements: Keeping your Violet Aquarium Plant vibrant and healthy is a breeze. It's primarily a non-rooted plant that thrives through nutrient absorption from the water column. Regularly supplement its diet with a high-quality liquid fertilizer or specialized aquatic plant food to ensure its robust growth and maintain its enchanting coloration.

Location in the Fish Tank: For optimal growth and visual impact, consider placing your Violet Aquarium Plant in the midground or background of your aquarium. Its lush violet foliage serves as an ideal backdrop for showcasing other aquatic inhabitants, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of your underwater ecosystem.

Lighting Requirements: To unlock the full potential of your Violet Aquarium Plant's captivating coloration, provide it with moderate to high-intensity lighting. Opt for full-spectrum LED lights with a color temperature in the range of 6000K to 7500K. This lighting range mimics natural daylight and encourages vibrant growth while preserving the enchanting violet hue that sets this plant apart.

Additional Nutrition for Vibrancy and Health: To maintain the vibrancy and overall health of your Violet Aquarium Plant, consider supplementing its diet with micronutrients and trace elements. These essential components are often found in specialized aquatic plant fertilizers and will help ensure that your plant continues to thrive and dazzle.

In summary, the Violet Aquarium Plant is a stunning addition to any aquarium, offering a burst of captivating color and ease of maintenance. To unlock its full potential, provide it with the right lighting, nutrient-rich water, and periodic fertilization. This exquisite aquatic gem promises to elevate the aesthetic appeal of your underwater world and create a serene haven for both your aquatic flora and fauna. Dive into a world of violet enchantment with the Violet Aquarium Plant today.

  • 1 x Violet - Live Aquarium Plant

  • Vibrant Foliage: Showcasing striking colors, including green, red, and crimson, it adds visual appeal to your tank.

  • Compact Growth: Ideal for midground or background placement, it offers hiding spots for aquatic life.

  • Easy Care: Suited for all skill levels, thriving in moderate to high lighting setups.

  • Manageable Size: Adaptable to various tank sizes and layouts.

  • Water Quality: Oxygenates water and absorbs excess nutrients.

  • Versatile Use: Works as a backdrop or accent plant, enhancing your aquascape.

  • Trimming Benefits: Pruning promotes bushier growth and shape control.

  • CO2 Enhancement (optional): Enhances growth, color, and overall health.

  • Adaptability: Thrives in slightly soft to moderately hard water with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

  • Size: In an aquarium, Alternanthera sessilis typically reaches a height of 15 to 30 centimeters. Lighting: This plant thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions. It benefits from an aquarium light with a color temperature between 6,500K and 7,000K. Providing adequate light is crucial for maintaining its vibrant coloration and healthy growth.
  • Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: The optimal temperature range for Alternanthera sessilis is typically between 22°C to 28°C.
  • pH Level: It adapts well to a neutral to slightly acidic pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
  • Water Hardness: This plant can tolerate a wide range of water hardness, but it tends to do best in slightly soft to moderately hard water.

  • Nutrition: Alternanthera sessilis requires a balanced diet of macro and micronutrients. While it derives some nutrients from the water column, supplementing with a high-quality liquid or substrate fertilizer containing iron and essential micronutrients is recommended.

  • CO2 (Carbon Dioxide): While not mandatory, providing a CO2 injection system can significantly enhance the growth and color vibrancy of Alternanthera sessilis, especially in high-light setups.

  • Growth Rate: This plant has a moderate growth rate, which means it may require occasional pruning to prevent overcrowding in the aquarium.

  • Placement: Alternanthera sessilis is often placed in the midground or background of aquariums due to its bushy growth habit. Its density can provide hiding places for fish and other aquatic inhabitants.

  • Propagation: You can propagate this plant by taking stem cuttings and replanting them. It roots easily and can quickly form dense clusters in the aquarium.

SKU LP-violet
Brand Pisces
Shipping Weight 0.0100kg
Shipping Width 0.100m
Shipping Height 0.100m
Shipping Length 0.100m
Unit Of Measure ea
Assembled Length 0.100m
Assembled Height 0.100m
Assembled Width 0.100m

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