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Pisces Live Plant Hygrophila Terracotta 3cm Pot (111095)

Hygrophila is native to Bangladesh, India and China, where it provides habitat for many species of barb fish. This is a great beginner plant as it grows well in a variety of conditions, and requires regular pruning to prevent it from outcompeting other aquarium plants for light.

These plants are especially good for beginners as they will grow in virtually any conditions. As Hygrophila tends to grow and spread very readily, reaching a height of around 24 inches, the minimum recommended tank size is 10 gallons. Because the plant grows to be quite sizable, it’s most suitable for use in medium to large aquariums rather than small setups. It prefers soft to moderately hard water that has pH levels of between 5.0 and 8.0.

When it comes to lighting, Hygrophila polysperma will happily grow in even the poorest of light conditions. However, for optimum color and growth, you should provide a CFL or fluorescent plant bulb or a high-quality LED light. It extremely easy to grow and doesn’t require any special care. That said, the addition of trace minerals after each water change will promote healthy growth.

Hygrophila polysperma can be grown in a tank with most snails, crustaceans, and small fish. Most omnivorous and herbivorous fish ignore the plants, although digging cichlids and goldfish should be avoided. In particular, goldfish will eat these aquatic plants down to the last leaf, and you could be left with a bare stem in only a few hours.