Livestock compatible with Siamese Temple Plant
Hygrophila corymbosa
6 rated pairings from the Siamese Temple Plant care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae and won't uproot or consume healthy plant tissue
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that pairs well with mid-background Hygrophila in Dutch layouts
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Slow-growing companion plant with contrasting leaf shape and growth rate for balanced aquascaping
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that provide movement without disturbing planted substrate
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that won't uproot plants and adds color without aggressive behavior
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