Red Cabomba (Cabomba Furcata)

Transform your planted aquarium with the spectacular red, copper and burgundy foliage of Red Cabomba! This stunning freshwater aquatic plant features delicate, fan-shaped leaves that create a soft, feathery appearance and an impressive splash of colour in carefully maintained aquascapes.

Also known as Red Fanwort (Cabomba furcata), this premium stem plant is a beautiful choice for aquascapers looking to create colourful backgrounds and dramatic contrast against green aquatic plants. Its distinctive foliage can develop deeper red tones under suitable lighting and growing conditions.

Care & Placement Details

• Difficulty: Advanced

• Light Requirements: High to Very High

• CO₂ Needs: Strongly recommended for sustained growth and intense coloration

• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast under optimal conditions

• Tank Placement: Midground to Background

• Plant Type: Submerged aquatic stem plant

• Colour: Red, copper and burgundy tones under suitable conditions

• Trimming: Trim carefully to maintain shape and encourage new growth

• Propagation: Stem cuttings

• Aquarium Type: High-tech planted aquariums

Planting & Care Tips

Plant Red Cabomba stems carefully in suitable aquarium substrate, leaving enough space between stems for light penetration and water circulation. Its delicate, finely divided foliage looks particularly attractive when planted in groups.

Provide strong lighting, stable CO₂ supplementation and balanced macro- and micronutrients. Soft, slightly acidic water is generally preferred. Consistent conditions are important because this plant can struggle when lighting is insufficient or CO₂ and nutrient levels fluctuate.

Avoid rough handling, frequent replanting and excessive debris accumulation on its delicate leaves. Regularly remove deteriorating growth and replant healthy stem tops when necessary.

Important: Red Cabomba is a demanding aquarium plant and may not thrive in low-light, low-tech tanks. It is best suited to aquascapers who can maintain stable, high-light conditions and reliable CO₂ supplementation.

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• Carefully selected aquatic plants for freshwater aquariums

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Add an extraordinary red accent to your aquascape with Red Cabomba from OhMleT Shoppe.

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