
Stem · Midground
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
IntermediateLight · highCO₂ · medium
Type
Stem
Placement
Midground
Max height
14″
Light need
high
CO₂ need
medium
Temperature
72–82°F
Notes
Pink-red under strong light. Trim and replant the tops to keep a dense bush; old bottoms will leggy without strong light.
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Photos: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons · Vinayaraj / Wikimedia Commons
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia 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 Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Rotala rotundifolia — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

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

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