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Blyxa sp. Red

$6.95 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: AQUARIUM PLANTS

Common Name: Blyxa sp. Red

Note: this listing had no prior description or photo on file, and title spelling corrected from "Blyxia" to the correct genus spelling "Blyxa." The profile below is based on the closely related Blyxa japonica's care requirements — please verify against current product photos.

Blyxa sp. Red is a reddish-tinted variant of the spikey, rosette-forming Blyxa genus, adding upright color contrast to the front or midground of an aquascape. Like other Blyxa species, it is an obligate aquatic plant and cannot be grown out of water.

Skill Level Moderate
CO2 Required
Requires Aqua Soil Yes — nutritious substrate recommended
Type Rosette
Max Height Foreground/midground scale; exact height varies
Placement Foreground / Midground
Light Level Medium to High (approx. 60-100+ PAR) — higher light helps bring out red coloration
Origin Asia
Other Family: Hydrocharitaceae. Obligate aquatic — cannot be grown emersed.

Care & Planting: Plant into a nutritious substrate in a well-tended, higher-light tank. Keep water parameters stable and provide consistent CO2 for best color and results.