DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

LIGHT Moderate

Around 9 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

GROWTH Medium

Weekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Bacopa 'Compact'

A dwarf, slow bacopa with tightly stacked round leaves.

Compact' is a miniature selection of Bacopa monnieri with short internodes and thick, rounded leaves, growing slowly into neat little columns. Its slow pace and small size make it ideal for nano midgrounds where regular bacopa would get leggy.
Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground
Typical height3–8 in
Typical width2 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height12 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range8–11 hr
Approx. PAR20–55
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandModerate
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH3–15 dGH
KH1–10 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant stems individually; brighter light and iron deepen the red.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Colors up as it converts to submersed growth under good light.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Stays green and leggy in low light; needs iron and light for red tones.