Red Cabomba is an attractive freshwater stem plant known for its fine, fan-shaped foliage and reddish to bronze coloration. It creates a striking background display in planted aquariums and aquascapes.
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Red Cabomba is an attractive freshwater stem plant known for its fine, fan-shaped foliage and reddish to bronze coloration. It creates a striking background display in planted aquariums and aquascapes.
Delicate fan-shaped leaves arranged around slender stems, with green, bronze, red, or reddish-purple coloration depending on lighting and growing conditions.
Red Cabomba is a stunning background plant for advanced planted aquariums, especially when strong lighting and CO2 are available to bring out its characteristic red coloration.
Advanced
22–28°C
Peaceful community fish, shrimp, and snails
Large herbivorous fish and fish that frequently uproot or damage aquatic plants
Cabomba furcata
Cabombaceae
Central and South America
Red Cabomba is a demanding but highly attractive aquarium stem plant. Its finely divided foliage creates a soft, feathery appearance, while strong lighting and good nutrient availability can bring out its reddish coloration. It is best suited to established planted aquariums and experienced aquascapers.