Red Cabomba
Cabomba furcata
Hard
High Light
CO2: Required
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Medium
Position
Background
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
24.0-28.0°C
75-82°F
pH
5.5-6.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Optional
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About
Red Cabomba is extremely decorative but demanding. Leaves are divided in shades of reddish‑purple.
Care Notes
Requires soft, acidic water and abundant CO₂. Very sensitive to parameter changes. Only for experienced aquarists.
Propagation
Stem cutting; replant the tip
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Cabomba furcata |
|---|---|
| Family | Cabombaceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Required |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Background |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Optional |
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