Dwarf Baby Tears Plant
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What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
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- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
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- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
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After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides), often called HC Cuba, is one of the most sought-after aquarium carpet plants in aquascaping. Famous for its tiny, bright green leaves and ultra-dense growth, this plant creates a lush, velvety carpet that transforms aquariums into breathtaking underwater landscapes.
Native to Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears is a premium foreground aquarium plant commonly used in professional aquascapes, including Iwagumi and Nature-style layouts. When provided with proper lighting and CO₂, it spreads quickly across the substrate, forming a low, compact carpet that adds depth, scale, and realism to freshwater tanks.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Dwarf Baby Tears and other aquarium plants are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for a wide selection of freshwater fish for sale, betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and aquarium supplies.
Why Choose Dwarf Baby Tears?
- Ultra-fine leaf texture: Creates one of the densest aquarium carpets available.
- Classic aquascaping plant: A staple in professional and competition layouts.
- Intense green coloration: Bright, vibrant green under strong lighting.
- Perfect foreground coverage: Keeps aquascapes clean, balanced, and natural.
- Shrimp & fish safe: Ideal for shrimp tanks and peaceful community aquariums.
- Exceptional visual depth: Makes aquariums appear larger and more natural.
How to Plant Dwarf Baby Tears in Your Aquarium
- Rinse the plant gently to remove gel or debris before planting.
- Separate into very small portions (about ½ inch wide).
- Use aquascaping tweezers to plant each clump slightly into the substrate.
- Space portions evenly to encourage full carpet coverage.
- Maintain stable CO₂ and lighting for the fastest horizontal growth.
Tip: Smaller planting portions result in faster, more even carpeting and prevent plant lifting.
How to Care for Dwarf Baby Tears
- pH: 5.5 – 7.5
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Lighting: High (40–60 PAR). Strong light is essential for compact growth
- CO₂: Highly recommended to ensure dense, low-growing carpet formation
- Fertilization: Requires consistent liquid fertilizers and nutrient-rich substrate
- Placement: Foreground/carpet area in planted aquariums
Dwarf Baby Tears Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Dwarf Baby Tears good for beginners?
Dwarf Baby Tears are not ideal for absolute beginners, but they are manageable for hobbyists with basic planted-tank experience. This aquarium carpet plant requires high lighting, stable CO₂ levels, and consistent fertilization to thrive. Without these conditions, growth may be slow or uneven. That said, beginners who run a CO₂ system and maintain stable water parameters can successfully grow HC Cuba and achieve a professional-looking carpet with proper care.
How tall do Dwarf Baby Tears get?
Dwarf Baby Tears stay very short, typically growing only 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) tall. This low profile is what makes Hemianthus callitrichoides one of the best foreground aquarium plants available. With strong lighting and CO₂, the plant grows horizontally rather than vertically, forming a dense, flat carpet that keeps aquascapes clean, open, and visually balanced.
Do Dwarf Baby Tears spread?
Yes, Dwarf Baby Tears spread naturally by sending out runners across the substrate. Under optimal conditions, this aquarium carpet plant spreads quickly and evenly, filling in bare areas to create a continuous green carpet. Regular trimming encourages denser horizontal growth and prevents the plant from growing upward or becoming uneven.
