Layout 54 270 l hemianthus callitrichoides is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world and creeps over the bottom with millimetre sized round leaves.
Hc cuba carpet plant.
George farmer offers some advice on its care.
Hemianthus callitrichoides cuba layouts containing this plant.
North america maximum height.
Hemianthus callitrichoides hc cuba is one of the smallest ground creepers available in the hobby.
Hc cuba is notorious for being one of the harder carpeting plants to grow well in the planted aquarium.
My hc cuba and monte carlo doing ok i i had some algae problems don t know if it s too much light not enough ferts or too many ferts not enough light.
Hemianthus callitrichoides makes the perfect carpeting plant.
Dwarf baby tears known as hemianthus callitrichoides or hc cuba are by far the most elegant carpeting plant in my opinion.
Adding a very lively aspect to the carpet.
The hc cuba is frequently thought of as a difficult aquarium plant to cultivate a high amount of attention must be given to light and co2 levels as well as the use of high quality fertilizers can see you growing a wonderful lush carpet for your aquarium that grows moderately quickly.
Hemianthus callitrichoides is commonly known as cuba named after it s country of origin.
Examples of low tech planted aquariums with green carpets.
Up to 3cm 1 2 width each stem.
Layout 110 250 l.
Hemianthus callitrichoides cuba common name.
It is popular as a carpet as its small size makes for a very fine carpet and contrasts well with even other small leaved plants.
Cuba is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world with leaves that are only around a millimetre in size.
It is a popular plant in the aquascaping world because of its ability to achieve the lush green carpet effect that it has become known for.
Freshwater aquarium plants guide how to carpeting aquarium with hemianthus callitrichoides aka cuba hemianthus callitrichoides also called dwarf baby tears is one of the most popular carpet plants in the world.
Hc cuba plant is tough to grow without co2 and should not be attempted unless you have spare time and plants to waste but this approach will increase your chances massively.
Glossostigma may require more light.
5 to 7 5 light demands.
Very soft to hard ph.