Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba, offered here as a tissue culture, is one of the smallest and most popular foreground carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby. Renowned for its tiny, vibrant green leaves and dense, mat-forming growth habit, this species creates a lush, natural carpet that transforms aquascapes with a vivid splash of color and fine texture. Native to Cuba, it thrives in well-lit, nutrient-rich environments with stable CO supplementation to maintain compact growth. The tissue culture form ensures purity and rapid establishment, free from pests or algae, making it ideal for aquarists aiming for a pristine and healthy carpet layer.

Features
Tiny, bright green leaves forming a dense, compact carpet
Tissue-cultured for purity and rapid growth
Transforms foregrounds with lush, natural texture
Thrives under strong lighting and CO supplementation
Popular choice for high-quality aquascaping

Scientific Name
Hemianthus callitrichoides

Difficulty
Moderate care; requires stable conditions and CO

Water Conditions
Temperature: 22 28C
pH: 5.5 7.5
Water Hardness: 50 100ppm

Placement
Ideal for foreground carpeting in planted aquariums

Growth Rate
Moderate to fast growth under optimal conditions

Lighting
High lighting essential for compact, healthy growth