Product description
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:
Not Required:
Bacopa monnieri doesn't absolutely need CO2, but it will respond positively to it.
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:
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.
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.
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships and local pickup from: Clio, MI
Shipping fee: $10
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
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Product description
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:
Not Required:
Bacopa monnieri doesn't absolutely need CO2, but it will respond positively to it.
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:
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.
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.
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships and local pickup from: Clio, MI
Shipping fee: $10
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Accepted payment methods
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