
Stem · Background
Bacopa caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana
BeginnerLight · mediumCO₂ · low
Type
Stem
Placement
Background
Max height
12″
Light need
medium
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
70–82°F
Notes
Slow-growing stem that doesn't need CO2. Releases a lemon scent if you crush a leaf.
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Photos: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons · Stickpen / Wikimedia Commons
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Bacopa caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Bacopa caroliniana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Bacopa caroliniana within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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