Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa Monnieri (Submersed)

Bacopa Monnieri is a hardy and versatile aquarium stem plant known for its small rounded leaves, vibrant green colouration, and beginner-friendly nature. Its compact growth and lush appearance make it an excellent foreground, midground, or accent plant for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and natural aquascapes.

As a fast-growing and adaptable plant, Bacopa Monnieri thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions and 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: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO2: Not required
• Difficulty: Easy

Recommended Setup

• Ideal as a foreground, midground, or accent plant
• Excellent for low-tech and planted aquariums
• Suitable for shrimp tanks and nano aquascapes
• Forms dense bushy growth with regular trimming

Care Requirements

• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.8
• Maintenance: Low regular trimming encourages compact growth

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Healthy quarantined plants
• Strong established growth
• Beginner friendly
• Carefully packed with care

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only store in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your order before placing it.

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.