Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa monnieri
Also known as Water Hyssop, Brahmi, Moneywort
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Plantaginaceae
📍 Pantropical
A classic beginner stem plant with thick, succulent-looking round leaves arranged in opposite pairs along stiff stems. Growth is slow to moderate, making it easy to maintain shape. It adapts to a wide range of conditions and does not need CO2 to thrive, making it one of the most versatile aquatic plants available.
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Tanks keeping this 🌿
Growing in 11 tanks6 public tanks growing Bacopa Monnieri, shown below. 5 more are kept privately and not listed.
Compatible Livestock
See all 6 →Peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage plant leaves
Small, gentle community fish that provide bioload without disturbing plants
Beneficial scavengers that clean the plant and substrate without causing damage
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping with Moneywort
Hardy companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and easy care requirements
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that won't uproot plants; prefers similar warm water parameters
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, particularly in older leaves
Increase fertilizer dosing (all-in-one or macro/micro supplements); ensure adequate lighting; perform regular water changes to maintain nutrient balance
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves and stems, reducing photosynthesis
Reduce light duration to 6-8 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating fish or shrimp; manually remove affected leaves
Root Rot
Mushy, blackened stems at substrate level; plant collapse despite adequate conditions
Trim affected stems above the rot; replant healthy cuttings in fresh substrate; improve water circulation and reduce organic debris accumulation
Melting
Rapid leaf dissolution and stem deterioration after planting, especially in new setups
Maintain stable water parameters (pH 6.0-8.0, temp 16-30°C); ensure gradual acclimation; increase CO2 or fertilizer supplementation; be patient—plants often recover within 2-4 weeks
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Not required
- light
- Low–High
- placement
- Mid–Background
- tank size
- 10 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Slow–Moderate
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–8.0
- hardness
- 2–20 dGH
- temperature
- 61–86°F (16–30°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.