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Hygrophila 'Siamensis 53B'

Hygrophila corymbosa

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 9 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

↗ GROWTH Fast

Weekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Hygrophila 'Siamensis 53B'

A very easy, fast green stem that tolerates almost anything.

Siamensis 53B' is about as bulletproof as stem plants get — fast, adaptable and happy in low-tech tanks with no CO2. It's a reliable, inexpensive background filler and a good plant for cycling and beginner tanks.

Shrimp friendly Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground

Typical height6–16 in

Typical width5 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height12 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–11 hr

Approx. PAR20–55

Injected CO₂Optional

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow

Water-column feedingHigh

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandModerate

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature72–82°F

pH6–7.8

GH3–15 dGH

KH2–12 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs

Fast grower; pinch and replant tops to keep it bushy.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Adapts quickly; may drop lower leaves if shaded.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Outgrows small tanks fast; shades plants below it if left untrimmed.

KEEP EXPLORING

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Hygrophila 'Siamensis 53B'

About Hygrophila 'Siamensis 53B'

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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