Dwarf Baby Tears (Micranthemum umbrosum) – Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant

Dwarf Baby Tears is a popular carpeting aquarium plant known for its tiny, bright green leaves and dense, low-growing habit. When properly maintained, it forms a lush, vibrant carpet across the substrate, creating a natural and professional aquascape look.

This plant is especially loved for foreground layouts and is commonly used in high-end aquascaping styles such as Iwagumi and Nature Aquariums.

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Key Features

Fine, Compact Foliage
Small round leaves create a soft, bright green carpet effect.

Carpeting Growth Habit
Spreads horizontally to cover substrate.

Aquascaping Favorite
Perfect for foreground and midground layouts.

Freshwater Safe
Non-toxic and safe for fish, shrimp, and snails.

High Visual Impact
Creates a clean, professional aquascape look.

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Benefits

Dwarf Baby Tears enhances aquariums by adding depth, softness, and vibrant green color. Its dense growth helps reduce algae by competing for nutrients and provides shelter for fry and shrimp. It also improves water quality through natural nutrient absorption.

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Care Guide

Light
Medium to High lighting for compact growth.

Water Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)

Placement
Foreground to Midground

Substrate
Fine aquarium soil or sand.

CO₂
Recommended for best growth and carpeting.

Growth Rate
Moderate

Maintenance Level
Intermediate
Trim regularly to maintain shape.

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How to Plant

• Separate into small clumps
• Plant shallow with roots covered
• Space 1–2 inches apart
• Trim tops to encourage horizontal spread

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Perfect For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Foreground carpets
• Shrimp tanks
• Nature aquascapes
• High-tech planted tanks

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Why Choose Dwarf Baby Tears?

• Classic bright green carpet plant
• Professional aquascaping look
• Excellent for foreground layouts
• Improves water quality naturally
• Provides shelter for small fish and shrimp

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Quality Assurance

• Healthy, hand-selected plants
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

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Important Notes

• CO₂ strongly recommended for best results
• Without CO₂, growth will be slower and taller
• Regular trimming encourages dense carpeting