Hygrophila 'Tiger' (Submersed)
Hygrophila 'Tiger' is a unique and attractive stem plant known for its elongated foliage, hardy growth, and subtle striped patterning under strong lighting conditions. Its vibrant green leaves and natural appearance make it an excellent background or feature plant for planted aquariums and aquascapes.
As a fast-growing and adaptable stem plant, Hygrophila 'Tiger' is suitable for both beginner and experienced aquascapers alike. This submersed-grown specimen arrives already adapted to underwater aquarium conditions, allowing for easier transition and instant aquascape impact.
At N8 Aquatics, our plants are carefully quarantined before sale to help ensure they arrive healthy, clean, and pest-free.
Species Snapshot
- Size Sold: Healthy submersed stem bunch
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Lighting: Low to moderate
- CO2: Not required
- Difficulty: Easy
Recommended Setup
- Ideal as a background or feature stem plant
- Excellent for low-tech and planted aquariums
- Forms dense growth with regular trimming
- Perfect for community tanks and natural aquascapes
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.8
- Maintenance: Low regular trimming encourages bushier growth
Why Buy From N8 Aquatics
- Healthy quarantined plants
- Strong established growth
- Beginner friendly
- Carefully packed with care
Shipping Information
Unlike our live fish and invertebrates, aquarium plants are able to be shipped.
Plants are carefully packed to arrive in good condition, with standard shipping available at checkout.
Important
All plants sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to established aquariums with appropriate water parameters for the species being kept.
Emersed vs Submersed — Which Grown Form Should You Choose?
Submersed plants are grown fully underwater and are already adapted to aquarium life, so they settle into a planted tank with minimal melt — the best pick for aquascapes and established aquariums.
Emersed plants are nursery-grown above the waterline, ideal for terrariums, paludariums and wabi-kusa. Submerged in an aquarium they typically melt back and regrow as submersed foliage — more so in low-tech tanks without added CO2 — but recover well with good lighting and nutrients.
Choose your preferred grown form above. Every plant is nursery-grown, dispatched from our Rockhampton fishroom, with live arrival guaranteed and shipping Australia-wide.