Roshan Aquva World
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Foreground (Carpet) ZoneAdvanced Care
Dwarf Baby Tears
Micranthemum callitrichoides
Dwarf Baby Tears is one of the smallest and most demanding carpeting aquarium plants in the hobby. It produces tiny, bright green leaves that pearl (produce oxygen bubbles) under intense light. It requires strong lighting, a rich substrate, and reliable CO2 injection to carpet successfully; without them, it will stretch, melt, or rot.
Cultivation Requirements
Growth & Chemistry Specifications
Lighting IntensityHigh
CO2 SupplementationRequired
Growth RateFast
Aquascape PlacementForeground (Carpet)
Ideal Temperature70-82°F (21-28°C)
Optimal pH Range6.0-7.2
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Information on Roshan Aquva World is provided for general educational purposes. Aquarium requirements can vary depending on individual animals, aquarium conditions, source information, and husbandry practices. Content is periodically reviewed and may be updated as information develops.
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