Stem · Background
Ludwigia Super Red
Ludwigia palustris
IntermediateLight · mediumCO₂ · medium
Type
Stem
Placement
Background
Max height
14″
Light need
medium
CO₂ need
medium
Temperature
68–80°F
Notes
Holds deep red under medium-high light. Doesn't need CO2 like macrandra but rewards it. Easy color plant.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Ludwigia Super Red
Ludwigia Super Red works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Ludwigia Super Red — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Ludwigia Super Red within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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