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Hygrophila Siamensis 53B
Hygrophila siamensis '53B'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Acanthaceae
📍 Thailand
A compact, attractive cultivar of Hygrophila siamensis with narrower, slightly undulated leaves that are bright green on top and pale on the underside. Very hardy and fast growing, it works well as a mid-background filler and helps suppress algae through nutrient uptake. Trims well and stays bushy.
Tank Mates
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and benefit from the plant's nutrient uptake reducing algae
Small, peaceful schooling fish that thrive in planted tanks and won't uproot or consume plant tissue
Excellent cleanup crew that grazes algae without damaging plants; benefits from dense planting
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping with 53B in mid-background
Hardy companion plant with different leaf structure and growth pattern; both thrive in medium-high light
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that appreciates planted cover; may occasionally uproot plants but generally compatible
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or necrosis
Increase fertilizer dosing (macro and micronutrients); ensure adequate lighting and consider adding CO2; test water parameters
Algae Overgrowth on Leaves
Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces, reduced photosynthesis, slower growth
Increase water changes, reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily, add algae-eating fish (Otocinclus), manually remove affected leaves
Stem Rot
Blackening or mushy stems, leaf drop, foul odor from substrate
Improve water circulation, reduce organic waste buildup, trim affected stems above rot line, increase water change frequency
Melting
Rapid leaf dissolution, transparent or translucent leaves, overall plant collapse
Acclimate slowly to new tank conditions; maintain stable parameters (pH 6.0-8.0, temp 20-28°C); increase light and CO2 gradually
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Optional
- light
- Medium–High
- placement
- Mid–Background
- tank size
- 10 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Fast
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–8.0
- hardness
- 2–20 dGH
- temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Stats
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