Freshwater Plants
Hygrophila 'Kompakt'.
A compact, bushy hygrophila with sturdy green leaves — fast, forgiving, and great for filling the midground. Beginner-friendly; trim and replant the tops to keep it dense. A reliable workhorse plant for a new planted tank.
In-store purchase only. Live plants are sold at our Erie store for in-store purchase and pickup only. There is no online checkout on this site.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
We never ship fish, coral, or invertebrates — every animal here is one you meet in person. Each one is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it goes out into the display tanks. This is a species we keep, and what is swimming on any given day changes with the deliveries, so please call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Hardy, and forgiving of the swings a new tank throws at it.
- Scientific name
- Hygrophila corymbosa 'Kompakt'
Good tank mates
A hardy live plant suited to freshwater community tanks with fish, shrimp, and snails, providing cover and helping compete against algae. Its compact, bushy form works well as a midground plant and is generally left alone except by determined plant-eaters like some large cichlids or goldfish. It pairs nicely with small schooling fish and shrimp that use the dense foliage for shelter.
Good to know
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Kompakt' is a cultivated dwarf form bred to stay short and bushy rather than growing tall and leggy like the standard variety.
What is in the tanks and each animal’s temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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