Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Get free shipping on non-live fish orders over $75 and live fish orders over $300.
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red is one of the most breathtaking and sought-after red stem plants in the aquarium hobby. Known for its intense, deep red coloration and elegant vertical growth, this premium variety of Rotala Rotundifolia instantly elevates any aquascape with vibrant contrast and natural movement.
Under strong lighting and CO₂ injection, Rotala Blood Red displays brilliant crimson tones from tip to stem, a true showstopper in high-tech planted aquariums. Even in moderate lighting, its fine leaves and bushy structure provide texture and balance to the aquascape, making it a favorite among both beginner and expert aquascapers.
This Rotala aquarium plant grows fast and forms dense clusters that make your aquarium look lush, healthy, and professionally designed. With proper care, Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red rewards aquarists with breathtaking red hues that transform ordinary tanks into stunning aquascapes. Its graceful stems and intense color make it one of the most beautiful and rewarding red aquarium plants you can grow.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red for sale and other aquarium plants for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for a wide selection of freshwater fish for sale, betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and aquarium supplies.
Why Choose Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red?
- Intense red coloration: Displays deeper red hues than standard Rotala Rotundifolia.
- Fast-growing and dynamic: Perfect for filling backgrounds or adding bold color accents.
- Ideal for aquascaping: Popular in Dutch, Iwagumi, and Nature-style planted tanks.
- Color intensifies with high light and nutrients: Achieve a true “blood red” tone.
- Improves tank health: Helps absorb excess nutrients and stabilize water quality.
- Safe for all freshwater species: Great for shrimp tanks, Betta fish, and community aquariums.
How to Plant Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red in Your Aquarium
- Rinse the stems gently to remove gel or debris before planting.
- Use aquascaping tweezers to plant each stem into the substrate, spacing them evenly for light penetration.
- Provide moderate to high lighting for compact, vibrant growth.
- Use a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs to support healthy roots and vivid color.
- Trim regularly and replant the tops to encourage denser, bushier growth.
Tip: For the most striking crimson color, maintain stable CO₂ levels (20–30 ppm), bright lighting (40–60 PAR), and supplement with iron-rich fertilizers.
How to Care for Rotala Rotundifolia Blood Red
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Lighting: Medium to high (30–60 PAR). Stronger light produces richer red tones
- CO₂: Recommended for best coloration and compact growth
- Fertilization: Use liquid fertilizers rich in iron and trace elements
- Placement: Background or mid-background of planted aquariums
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