{"id":28332,"date":"2025-01-30T11:56:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T00:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?post_type=product&p=28332"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:09:30","slug":"pink-baby-tears","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?product=pink-baby-tears","title":{"rendered":"Pink Baby Tears"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pink Baby Tears (Rotala rotundifolia<\/em>) is a stunning and vibrant aquarium plant known for its delicate, small leaves and pink to reddish colouration. This plant is a favourite among aquascapers for adding a unique pop of colour to midground or background areas. While it requires moderate care, its striking appearance makes it a standout feature in any aquarium.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Scientific Name<\/strong>:\u00a0Rotala rotundifolia<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Difficulty Level<\/strong>: Moderate<\/li>\n
  • Light Requirements<\/strong>: Moderate to High<\/li>\n
  • Growth Rate<\/strong>: Moderate to Fast<\/li>\n
  • Placement<\/strong>: Midground or Background<\/li>\n
  • CO2 Requirement<\/strong>: Beneficial but not required<\/li>\n
  • Propagation<\/strong>: Cuttings (trim and replant stems)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Care Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Lighting<\/strong>: Pink Baby Tears thrives in moderate to high light. Higher light levels will enhance its pink to reddish colouration.<\/li>\n
    • Water Parameters<\/strong>: Prefers a temperature range of\u00a020-28\u00b0C (68-82\u00b0F)<\/strong>\u00a0and a pH of\u00a06.0-7.5<\/strong>. It can adapt to a wide range of water hardness levels.<\/li>\n
    • Substrate<\/strong>: A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended for optimal growth.<\/li>\n
    • Fertilisation<\/strong>: Regular dosing of liquid fertilisers and CO2 supplementation will promote healthier growth and more vibrant colours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Why Choose Pink Baby Tears?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Vibrant Colours<\/strong>: Its pink to reddish leaves add a unique and striking pop of colour to your aquascape.<\/li>\n
      2. Delicate Appearance<\/strong>: Its small, delicate leaves create a soft and elegant texture in the aquarium.<\/li>\n
      3. Versatile Use<\/strong>: Ideal for midground or background placement, adding depth and visual interest to aquascapes.<\/li>\n
      4. Fish and Shrimp Safe<\/strong>: Provides excellent cover and is safe for fish and shrimp.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
        Buy Pink Baby Tears (Rotala rotundifolia) for your aquarium. Known for its vibrant pink to reddish colouration and delicate leaves, this plant is perfect for adding a unique pop of colour to your aquascape. Shop now!<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[129,127],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-28332","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-growers-choice","product_cat-plants","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=28332"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=28332"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=28332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}