Livestock compatible with Bacopa Australis
Bacopa australis
6 rated pairings from the Bacopa Australis care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plants; thrive in similar water parameters
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered scaping with Bacopa australis in midground
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy companion plant with similar care requirements; both thrive without CO₂ supplementation
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that add color and movement without uprooting or damaging plants
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that respects plants and prefers similar warm water temperatures
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