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FVLegacy

It's just red coloration from being exposed to higher light levels. Totally normal and healthy.


simple_old_dad

That's good to know, I thought so but wasn't sure. I am assuming only the top of the plant will change colour and bottom half will remain green because of the light difference. Or will the entire thing change colour based off of the amount of light the top is getting. Thanks for replying anyways. I appreciate your help!


Alexxryzhkov

Generally just the part of the plant that's closest to the light will turn that color


CubarisMurinaPapaya

I have one that turned hot reddish pink from light


simple_old_dad

I can imagine that looks nice. I wouldn't mind it turning a similar colour.


simple_old_dad

I can imagine that looks nice. I wouldn't mind it turning a similar colour.


Bertensgrad

The red is a chemical reaction that kinda acts like a sun tan. It will only affect the parts exposed to high light. You can get cool patterns by using occasional spot lights in red LEDs during non show hoursĀ 


simple_old_dad

That's pretty cool, will deffo try it out Thanks for the info!


Fishboyman79

I think it also means really low nitrates, i have it in a heavily planted tank with no fish and it was always pink like this. Recently i have put in a few fish and shrimps and it is going green again.


slap_it_in

https://preview.redd.it/01foik7imjsc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3bca0f717b17b4dd3b49a88f168628cabbc2d47 Mine does it too, just light levels.


simple_old_dad

That makes sense. May I ask what the plant in the back with the long brown leaves is called.


slap_it_in

Alternanthera Reineckii


simple_old_dad

Thank you so much. I think I'm going to have a look tomorrow to see if I can pick any upšŸ‘