Live Aquarium Plant, Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue, Nano Tank Format for Freshwater Tanks, Shrimp Habitats and Aquascaping
Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', widely known in the aquascaping community as AR Mini, is a compact dwarf cultivar of the iconic South American stem plant. Reaching a manageable height of just 3 to 4 inches, its dwarf footprint makes it an exceptionally versatile choice for creating vibrant red foreground carpets, rich midground transitions, or eye-catching focal points in nano aquariums and Dutch-style aquascapes alike.
Consider its place in your everyday setup and how the listed design details work with the items around it. Check the configuration and any supplied use information before making it part of your routine. Plan its place in your arrangement alongside the pieces you already use.
Key Features
- Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point.
- Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae.
- It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
- Crimson and magenta foliage adds bold color contrast to foreground, midground, or nano layouts.
- Compact dwarf habit forms dense, low-growing red bushes with minimal height pruning.
- Dense leaf structure gives cover and shelter for dwarf shrimp and timid fish.
Specifications
| Brand | UNSTC |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Aquatic Plant |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' |
| Common Name(s) | AR Mini, Alternanthera Reineckii Mini, Dwarf AR |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Dwarf Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Medium |
| Light Requirement | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Recommended (Essential for rich crimson coloration) |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground Carpet / Midground Accent / Nano Tank |
| Height / Size | 3–4” |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 5.0–7.0 |
| Propagation Method | Cuttings (Cut stem, new growth, or lateral shoots) |
| Origin | South America / Cultivated |
Use & Care
Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to prevent melting or rotting.