Hygrophila Tiger

Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Acanthaceae

📍 Southeast Asia

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Striking Hygrophila with dark veins creating a tiger-stripe pattern on green leaves. Low-maintenance and eye-catching.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Will not damage plant leaves and help control algae without uprooting stems

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Peaceful invertebrates that won't harm the plant and add visual interest

excellent

Otocinclus

Algae-eating fish that respect plants and maintain tank cleanliness

good

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that provide movement without disturbing plant structure

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascape with contrasting texture

excellent

Anubias Nana

Slow-growing companion plant with different leaf shape and growth pattern for visual diversity

excellent

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, particularly affecting new growth

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing to 2-3 times weekly; ensure macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and micronutrients (iron, boron) are present in fertilizer

Algae Overgrowth on Leaves

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces, reduced light penetration, plant appears dull

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, manually remove affected leaves

Root Rot (Substrate-related)

Symptoms

Mushy stems at substrate level, foul odor from substrate, plant collapse despite adequate fertilization

Treatment

Improve substrate drainage, increase water circulation, reduce organic waste buildup, consider replanting healthy stem cuttings in fresh substrate

Slow Growth or Melting

Symptoms

Leaves dissolving or becoming transparent, minimal new growth, plant appears stressed

Treatment

Verify water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8), ensure adequate lighting (low-medium minimum), increase CO2 if available, perform 25% water change and boost fertilization