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About the Temple Plant

Plant Name: Temple Plant (Hygrophila corymbosa)

Care Level: Easy

Recommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate, aquarium soil, or sand/gravel supplemented with root tabs

Recommended Lighting: Moderate to high lighting

Recommended Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)

Max Plant Size: Up to 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) in height

Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Midground to Background

Need CO2?: Not required, but beneficial for faster, denser growth

Fun Fact: Temple Plant is a fast-growing and adaptable stem plant that can grow both fully submerged and above the waterline. When allowed to grow emersed, mature plants may even produce small purple or violet flowers.

Appearance: Temple Plant develops sturdy upright stems with broad, lance-shaped green leaves. Under good lighting and nutrient availability, it produces lush, dense foliage and may develop bronze coloration toward the upper leaves.

Aquarium Use: Excellent as a midground or background plant, where its large leaves and upright growth create a lush, tropical appearance. Its rapid growth also makes it useful for absorbing excess nutrients from the aquarium water.

Propagation: Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Trim a healthy upper section and plant it directly into the substrate. The original stem will typically develop new side shoots and become bushier.

Note: Temple Plant grows quickly under favorable conditions and benefits from regular trimming. Frequent pruning helps prevent it from shading slower-growing plants and encourages a fuller, more compact appearance.





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Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) I’ve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.

Mr. Ali

Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.

Fawn B.

Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!

Ian H.

The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.

Mark M.

They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.

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