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6″ to 8″ plant tall in a 2″ pot grown submerged Buy 1 Get 1 FREE!!
Moneywort (Bacopa monnieri) is a relatively easy plant to care for in an aquarium. It thrives in clean, nutrient-rich water with moderate to high lighting. While CO2 is beneficial, it’s not essential for the plant to grow.
Here’s a more detailed guide:
1. Lighting:
- Moderate to High Lighting: Moneywort needs moderate to high light intensity to grow properly.
- 6-8 Hours a Day: around 6-8 hours of light per day is recommended.
- Leggy Stems: Insufficient light can lead to leggy stems where the bottom leaves drop.
2. Water Quality:
- Clean Water: Bacopa monnieri needs clean, well-maintained water to thrive.
- Nutrient-Rich Environment: A nutrient-rich environment is crucial for healthy growth. slow growth rate might indicate a lack of nutrients.
3. Substrate:
- Nutrient-Rich Substrate: A good substrate that provides nutrients is ideal.
- Well-Draining: While Bacopa monnieri can be grown fully submerged, it also thrives in well-draining soil if grown emersed.
4. CO2:
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Not Required:
Bacopa monnieri doesn’t absolutely need CO2, but it will respond positively to it.
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Liquid Fertilizers:Liquid fertilizers can be used to supplement nutrients, but they are not as efficient as CO2 gas
5. Propagation:
- Easy to Propagate: Bacopa monnieri is easy to propagate through stem cuttings,
- Look for Side Shoots: When trimming, try to trim near side shoots that are already forming.
- Rooting: The stem cuttings will easily root in the substrate.
6. Potential Issues:
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Algae Growth:If you notice algae growing on the plant, it could be due to excessive light or nutrients. Adjust your light intensity or duration, or do water changes.
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Slime:Some slime on the plant may be normal, but if it’s excessive or accompanied by algae, it could indicate a problem.
7. Additional Tips:
- Can be grown floating: Moneywort can be grown floating in the tank
- Provides hiding places: A floating moneywort mat can provide hiding places for fish fry.
- Can be used emersed or submerged: Bacopa monnieri can be grown either fully submerged or emersed in an aquarium.
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