23/10/2025
๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฅ. '๐พ๐๐๐' โ The Pink Jewel of Planted Tanks ๐ธ
Mastered by Miko Layno II
Hygrophila sp. โChaiโ is a rare and stunning root-feeding plant, prized for its vibrant pink hues that bring eye-catching contrast to any aquascape. But donโt be fooled by its beauty. This plant is known to challenge even seasoned aquascapers.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฎ '๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ' ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
โ๏ธ Strong Root Nutrition is Key
As a demanding root feeder, Hygrophila โChaiโ draws most of its nutrients from the substrate. Using root tabs beneath the plant is essential to provide a steady, localized supply of nutrients right where the roots need it. This encourages healthy root development, steady growth, and richer color. (This plant is grown with LGA Nutricaps.)
โ๏ธ Liquid Fertilizers for Complete Support
In addition to root feeding, consistent dosing of a high-quality liquid fertilizer ensures the plant gets essential primary macro, micronutrients and iron from the water column, important for vivid coloration and overall plant health. (Powered by LGA Balance All-In-One and LGA Vibrant hybrid dosing regimen)
โ๏ธ COโ Injection Boosts Growth and Color
With stable COโ levels (around 25โ35ppm), nutrient uptake is enhanced, helping this sensitive species avoid stunted growth and leaf melt. COโ also supports compact, healthy growth under high lighting.
โ๏ธ Intense Lighting Brings Out the Pink
Strong, full-spectrum lighting is crucial. Under high light, the plant produces more anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for its signature pink tone. Without it, leaves may stay pale or revert to green. (Under Week Aqua Z200)
๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐:
- Plant in open, well-lit areas of the tank.
- Maintain soft, stable water parameters.
- Trim regularly to keep it compact and prevent shading.
- Aim for 110-160ppm TDS with very low KH less than 2ยฐ, and GH around 4-6ยฐ. This can only be possible with RO water + GH booster mineralizer(LGA GH-Plus)
๐ฅ With proper root tab placement, good ferts, COโ, and strong light, Hygrophila โChaiโ transforms from fragile to fabulous, rewarding you with a radiant splash of pink in your underwater garden.