{"product_id":"feathery-red-cabomba-aquarium-plants-for-midground-and-background-planting-in-high-light-aquariums-219709","title":"Feathery Red Cabomba Aquarium Plants for Midground and Background Planting in High-Light Aquariums","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Cabomba aquarium plants bring fine, feathery texture and pink to reddish-purple color to the midground or background of a planted aquarium. Cabomba furcata grows quickly and reaches 8–16 inches tall, creating a delicate contrast beside plants with broader leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis demanding stem plant suits experienced aquarists who can provide high light, pressurized CO₂ and stable, soft, acidic water. Color and density vary with growing conditions. Each format contains approximately six unrooted fresh-cut stems; the bunched format includes foam and a lead weight, while the potted format holds the stems in a net pot with rockwool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, feathery whorls add delicate texture to planted aquarium layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink to reddish-purple coloration varies with lighting, CO₂ and water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growth suits midground and background planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose, bunched and potted formats each contain approximately six unrooted fresh-cut stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation by cuttings allows stems to be replanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabomba furcata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cabomba; Fanwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately six stems per format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrooted fresh-cut stems in all formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-cut format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems bundled with foam and a lead weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems held in a net pot with rockwool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressurized CO₂ required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Red Cabomba suitable for a low-light aquarium without CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Red Cabomba requires high light and pressurized CO₂ to maintain its feathery growth. Inadequate conditions can cause thinning whorls and bare lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the potted Red Cabomba stems already rooted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All three Red Cabomba formats contain approximately six unrooted fresh-cut stems. The potted format uses a net pot and rockwool; the bunched format uses foam and a lead weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant Red Cabomba in my aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Red Cabomba in the midground or background, allowing for a mature height of 8–16 inches. Place stems individually about an inch apart so they do not shade one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water conditions does Cabomba furcata need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCabomba furcata needs soft, acidic water at 72–82°F and pH 6.0–6.8. 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