Scarlet Temple Aquatic Plant
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- 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
Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera reineckii) is a vibrant red stem aquarium plant prized for its striking magenta-red leaves that bring bold color and contrast to freshwater aquascapes. Its brilliant hues and structured growth make it one of the most popular red aquarium plants among aquascapers aiming for a dramatic, high-impact design.
Native to South America, the Scarlet Temple plant thrives under moderate to high lighting and rewards aquarists with intense red and purple tones, especially when supplemented with CO₂ and iron-rich fertilizers. It’s a fast-growing species ideal for midground or background placement, helping to create depth and vibrancy in planted tanks.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Scarlet Temple plant and other aquarium plants 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 Scarlet Temple Plant?
- Brilliant red-purple coloration: Adds vibrant contrast to green aquascapes.
- Fast-growing stem plant: Excellent for filling background spaces quickly.
- Color intensifies under strong light and CO₂: The more light, the deeper the red.
- Adaptable to different tank setups: Grows in both high-tech and low-tech aquariums.
- Safe for all freshwater species: Perfect for shrimp tanks, Betta tanks, and community aquariums.
- Ideal for aquascaping layouts: A must-have for Dutch and Nature-style tanks.
How to Plant Scarlet Temple Plant in Your Aquarium
- Rinse the plant gently to remove any gel or debris before planting.
- Trim lower leaves and plant each stem 1–2 inches deep in nutrient-rich substrate.
- Space stems slightly apart to allow light to reach all leaves.
- Provide bright lighting and regular fertilization for deep coloration.
- Trim regularly and replant healthy tops to maintain bushy, compact growth.
Tip: For the most vibrant red tones, use CO₂ injection, strong lighting (40–60 PAR), and an iron-rich fertilizer. Avoid heavy shading by taller plants.
How to Care for Scarlet Temple Plant
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Lighting: Moderate to high (30–60 PAR). Higher light enhances red and pink pigmentation
- CO₂: Recommended for compact, dense, and vibrant growth
- Fertilization: Requires liquid fertilizers rich in iron and trace elements
- Placement: Midground or background in freshwater aquariums
