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About the Lemon Bacopa

Plant Name: Lemon Bacopa (Bacopa caroliniana)

Care Level: Easy

Recommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate, aquarium soil, sand, or gravel with root tabs

Recommended Lighting: Low to high lighting

Recommended Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)

Max Plant Size: Up to 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) in height

Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Midground to Background

Need CO2?: Not required, but beneficial for faster and denser growth

Fun Fact: Lemon Bacopa gets its name from the distinctive lemon-like fragrance released when its thick leaves are gently crushed. It is an exceptionally hardy stem plant, making it a great choice for beginners and low-tech planted aquariums.

Appearance: Lemon Bacopa produces thick, rounded to oval green leaves arranged in opposite pairs along sturdy upright stems. Under stronger lighting, new growth may develop attractive bronze or reddish tones near the tops.

Aquarium Use: Best planted in groups in the midground or background, where its upright stems create a lush, structured appearance. It can also provide shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Propagation: Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Simply trim a healthy stem and replant it into the substrate, where it will develop roots and continue growing.

Note: Regular trimming encourages Lemon Bacopa to branch and develop a fuller, bushier appearance. It can also grow above the waterline, where mature plants may produce attractive blue-purple flowers.




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Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) I’ve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.

Mr. Ali

Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.

Fawn B.

Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!

Ian H.

The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.

Mark M.

They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.

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