Bacopa Compact

Bacopa caroliniana 'Compact'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Plantaginaceae

📍 North America

Shorter, denser form of Lemon Bacopa. Tight leaf spacing creates a bushy look without frequent trimming. Very low maintenance.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant tissue and help maintain tank cleanliness

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Small, non-destructive shrimp that thrive in planted tanks and won't uproot or damage this hardy plant

excellent

Otocinclus

Gentle algae eaters that respect plants and help maintain the tank ecosystem

good

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that won't disturb plants and add visual interest to midground plantings

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Excellent companion plant for foreground; contrasting texture and height create attractive aquascaping

excellent

Anubias Nana

Slow-growing companion plant with different leaf morphology; both are low-maintenance and hardy

excellent

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or transparent patches

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizers; add macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and trace elements; consider root tabs if substrate is depleted

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant appearance obscured

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating shrimp or fish; manually remove visible algae; ensure adequate plant fertilization to outcompete algae

Melting

Symptoms

Rapid leaf decay, mushy stems, plant disintegration within days to weeks

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent water changes; ensure adequate lighting and CO2; increase water circulation; trim affected portions and replant healthy stems; verify temperature is within acceptable range

Root Rot

Symptoms

Blackened or mushy roots, foul odor from substrate, poor growth despite adequate fertilization

Treatment

Improve substrate drainage and water circulation; reduce organic waste accumulation; perform partial water changes; consider replanting in fresh substrate; ensure adequate oxygen levels in the tank