Red Root Floater
- In stock, ready to ship
- 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
Red Root Floater, or Phyllanthus Fluitans, is one of the best-looking floating plants for an aquarium. Being native to the Amazon River Basin in South America, their remarkable and stunning red roots are submerged in the water while the top of the plant floats on the surface.
Very adaptable and thriving in a wide range of environments, Red Root Floater is an excellent choice for beginners. Due to its fast spread, the fish can benefit from the natural coverage and feel safe to come out of shelters. Betta fish and other freshwater shrimp can get along with this plant, while large species can be trapped in the dense roots. Keep Red Root Floater away from Goldfish or Oscar Fish tanks because they view this plant as a tasty food. Not only famous for their unique aesthetics, but these floating plants also help maintain the optimal levels of water parameters by absorbing nitrates, promoting the oxidation process, and removing biological waste that could harm your fish.
Red Root Floater prefers a living environment close to their natural growing conditions and can survive in low to high light conditions. The color of leaves can change depending on how much light they receive. These floaters require no additional supplements or CO2 but prefer nutrient-rich water, especially iron. As a floating plant, adding substrate is also unnecessary because the roots stay visible and absorb nutrients from the water.
Pruning is one of the most critical parts of Red Root Floater care to manage the plants' massive expansion, which may occasionally block the light of other live plants or tank mates below. Ensure the water flow is calm because a lot of movement on the water surface can lead to Red Root Floaters dying.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Red Root Floaters 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.
What You Can Expect From This Plant
- Live well with various tank mates
- Easy-to-care plant
- Wonderful appearance
- Water quality improvement
- Act as a safe home for small inhabitants
- Surface coverage ability provides shade and encourages fish to come out of hiding places
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS
- Temperature: 70°- 82°F (21°- 28°C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.5
- Minimum tank size: 5 gallons
- Water flow: Calm and gentle
CARE GUIDELINES
- Supplements: not necessary but recommended. Iron-rich fertilizers such as Seachem Flourish Excel
- Lighting: Low to high. Minimum of 6-8 hours of light per day. LED light is preferable
- Origin: America
- Potential height: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- Growth rate: Very fast
- Propagation: stalk propagation method
Visit here to explore more about How to Care for Red Root Floaters.
Sell by 10 leaves, 2-3 dime-sized plants with a minimum of 2-3 leaves each
Red Root Floater Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Red Root Floaters hardy?
Yes, Red Root Floaters are very hardy and easy to care for, making them perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. This floating aquarium plant thrives in a wide range of freshwater conditions and doesn’t require CO₂ or complex maintenance. As long as it receives gentle water flow, moderate lighting, and access to nutrients from the water column, Phyllanthus fluitans will grow quickly and form dense, colorful mats that help shade the tank and reduce algae growth.
Why are my Red Root Floaters green?
If your Red Root Floaters are staying green instead of turning red, it’s usually due to lighting conditions. Under low or moderate light, the plant maintains its green leaves; under high-intensity light and with sufficient nutrients (especially iron), the leaves and roots develop the desired deep red coloration. For a vibrant red tone, increase light intensity gradually, ensure good surface exposure, and provide a nutrient-rich environment. Keep in mind that excess surface agitation can stress the plant and reduce red pigment development.
Can Red Root Floaters grow in low light?
Yes, Red Root Floaters can grow in low light, but their color and growth rate will be different. In low-light aquariums, the plant will remain mostly green and grow more slowly, which can actually be beneficial for tanks with sensitive species or limited nutrients. However, to achieve their signature red hue and faster propagation, moderate to high light is recommended. Even in low light, these floating plants for aquariums still provide great surface cover, help control algae, and improve water quality.
