WHAT YOU ARE BUYING:
STEMS/QTY: 30+ Stems
SIZE: 4 Ounce Portion Cup
How does BUY2 GET1 FREE work? Simply purchase 2 of the same plants marked as Buy2 Get1 free and we will send you a 3rd Plant free with your order. This also applies to BUY4 GET2 FREE or BUY6 GET3 Free. etc.
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Enhance Your Aquascape with Dwarf Baby Tears (Micranthemum Umbrosum) – The Perfect Aquarium Plant
Scientific Name: Micranthemum Umbrosum
Common Names: Dwarf Baby Tears. Hemianthus Callitrichoides
Brief Description:
Dwarf Baby Tears. also known as Micranthemum Umbrosum. is a beloved aquarium plant cherished for its lush green appearance and compact growth. This stunning plant forms a beautiful carpet in your fish tank. creating a natural and vibrant underwater landscape.
Key Features:
Growth Rate: Moderate
Care Level: Intermediate
Light Requirements: Medium to high
Optimal Water Conditions: Temperature 68-82°F. pH 6.0-7.5. Soft to moderately hard water
Tank Placement: Foreground or midground
Benefits:
Enhances the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium with a lush green carpet.
Provides a natural habitat for aquarium fish and invertebrates.
Improves water quality by absorbing nitrates and other nutrients.
Promotes a balanced ecosystem in your fish tank.
Serves as a hiding spot for shy fish and fry.
Planting Tips:
Substrate Choice: Fine-grained aquarium soil or sand
Planting Depth: Shallow. ensuring roots are covered but leaves are exposed
Spacing: Plant in small clumps 1-2 inches apart for optimal spread
Plant Care:
Ensure consistent lighting for 8-10 hours daily to promote healthy growth.
Trim regularly to maintain desired shape and prevent overgrowth.
Use CO2 supplementation to enhance growth and vitality.
Perform regular water changes to maintain water quality.
Monitor and adjust fertilization as needed to provide essential nutrients.
Compatibility:
Fish: Suitable with small to medium-sized fish like Tetras. Guppies. and Rasboras.
Invertebrates: Compatible with shrimp and snails.
Plants: Pairs well with other carpeting plants and low-growing species.
FAQs or Additional Information:
How fast does Dwarf Baby Tears grow?
It grows moderately fast under ideal conditions with proper lighting and CO2.
Can I grow Dwarf Baby Tears without CO2?
While possible. CO2 supplementation is recommended for optimal growth.
Is Dwarf Baby Tears suitable for beginners?
It’s best suited for hobbyists with some experience due to its light and CO2 needs.
How often should I trim Dwarf Baby Tears?
Trim every few weeks to maintain a neat appearance and prevent overgrowth.
What kind of substrate is best for Dwarf Baby Tears?
Fine-grained aquarium soil or sand works best to anchor the plant.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
WATER TYPE: Fresh
MINIMUM LIGHT REQ: Low | Medium | High
GROWTH RATE: Fast
TANK POSITION: Foreground | Midground | Carpet | Floating
WATER TEMP: Tropical
Baby Tears (Micranthemum Umbrosom) (Bunch 2-5 Stems) Live Aquarium Plants BUY2 GET1 FREE
Instructions
Specifications
Features | Great Carpet Plant. Freshwater Aquatic Plant |
Brand | Canton Aquatics |
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