Bacopa Australis, also known as Bacopa Rotundifolia, is a highly sought-after aquatic plant that enhances the beauty of any aquarium. With its lush, bright green foliage and easy-to-care-for nature, Bacopa Australis is perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. This versatile plant not only adds visual appeal but also contributes to the overall health of your aquatic environment.

When grown submerged under intense lighting, Bacopa Australis may develop pink or reddish hues. When grown emersed, it quickly forms a marsh-like carpet, spreading across garden ponds. Throughout the seasons, Bacopa Australis produces numerous charming light-blue flowers.

Key Features of Bacopa Australis

1. Bright Green Foliage: Bacopa Australis features round, bright green leaves that grow in pairs along the stem. Its vibrant color adds a refreshing look to your aquarium, making it an excellent choice for creating a lush, green backdrop.

2. Easy to Grow: This plant is known for its hardiness and adaptability. Bacopa Australis thrives in a wide range of water conditions, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned aquarists.

3. Versatile Placement: Ideal for midground or background placement, Bacopa Australis adds depth and texture to your aquascape. Its bushy growth habit provides excellent cover for fish and invertebrates.

4. Improves Water Quality: Like other aquatic plants, Bacopa Australis helps maintain a healthy aquarium environment by absorbing excess nutrients and oxygenating the water. This process reduces algae growth and promotes a balanced ecosystem.

5. Propagation: Bacopa Australis is easily propagated through stem cuttings. Simply trim a healthy stem and plant it in the substrate. The cuttings will quickly develop roots and continue to grow, allowing you to expand your aquatic garden effortlessly.

Care Requirements for Bacopa Australis

• Lighting: Moderate to high lighting is essential for Bacopa Australis to thrive. Adequate lighting ensures vibrant leaf color and healthy growth.
• Water Conditions: This plant prefers temperatures between 68-82°F (20-28°C) and a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. It can adapt to both soft and moderately hard water.
• Substrate: While Bacopa Australis can grow in various substrates, a nutrient-rich substrate will enhance its growth and overall health.
• Fertilization: Regular fertilization with a balanced aquarium fertilizer supports robust growth and prevents nutrient deficiencies. Supplementing with CO2 can further enhance its development, although it is not strictly necessary.

Benefits of Adding Bacopa Australis to Your Aquarium

• Aesthetic Appeal: The bright green, round leaves of Bacopa Australis create a lush, natural look in your aquarium, enhancing the visual appeal of your aquascape.
• Habitat Enrichment: Provides natural hiding spots and reduces stress for fish and invertebrates, promoting a more balanced and dynamic ecosystem.
• Water Quality Improvement: Helps maintain optimal water conditions by oxygenating the water and absorbing excess nutrients, reducing the risk of algae outbreaks.

Bacopa Australis is a must-have for any aquarist looking to create a vibrant and healthy underwater environment. Its unique appearance, combined with its ease of care, makes it a standout choice for enhancing the beauty and ecological balance of any aquarium.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.