Dwarf Baby Tears Micranthemum Potted

WHAT YOU ARE BUYING:
STEMS/QTY: 3-5 Stems Pre Pot
SIZE: Potted

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
WATER TYPE: Fresh
MINIMUM LIGHT REQ: Low | Medium | High
GROWTH RATE: Slow
TANK POSITION: Foreground | Midground | Carpet | Floating
WATER TEMP: Tropical

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 the 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 do 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.

Are 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.

Canton Aquatics proudly ships Live Aquatic Plants and Aquarium Decorations to the USA.
Live aquarium plants are a large benefactor to achieve optimal water quality in all aquariums,
fish tanks, and ponds.

Dwarf Baby Tears Micranthemum Potted

Ships from: Forney, TX