Myrio Red (Myriophyllum sp. “Red”)

Myrio Red (Myriophyllum sp. “Red”) is a stunning, fine-leaf stem plant known for its feathery texture and vibrant reddish-orange coloration under strong lighting. Its soft, bushy appearance makes it perfect for adding movement and contrast to aquascapes—especially when placed behind green or darker plants.

This plant grows quickly and fills in beautifully, making it a favorite for mid-ground to background planting in high-energy planted tanks.

 

💡 Care Requirements

 

 

 

Lighting

 

 

 

• Medium to High light
• Higher light intensity brings out deeper reds and denser growth.
• In low light, it tends to turn greener and become leggy.

CO₂

 

 

 

• Recommended but not required
• With CO₂: faster growth, tighter nodes, richer color.
• Without CO₂: still grows, but slower and may look more pale.

Water Parameters

 

 

 

• Temp: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Soft to moderately hard water preferred.

Nutrients

 

 

 

• Feeds heavily from the water column
• Benefits from regular dosing of:
  
• Nitrates
• Micronutrients
• Iron (helps deepen the red tones)

Growth & Maintenance

 

 

 

• Fast-growing stem plant
• Trim tops and replant for a fuller bush
• Perfect for filling out backgrounds or creating colorful clusters

Placement

 

 

 

• Mid-ground or background
• Great in Dutch-style tanks and nature scapes that need color contrast