Dwarf Baby Tears

Dwarf Baby Tears is one of the smallest and most beloved foreground plants in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Its tiny, round leaves form a lush, bright green carpet that transforms the bottom of any aquascape into a stunning natural landscape.

Care Guide

• Difficulty: Advanced
• Light: High
• CO₂: Recommended (required for carpeting growth)
• Temperature: 68–77°F (20–25°C)
• pH: 5.0–7.5
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
• Placement: Foreground / Carpeting

Dwarf Baby Tears thrive with high light and CO₂ injection, rewarding dedicated aquascaper's with a dense, vivid green carpet. Regular trimming encourages compact, horizontal growth and keeps the plant looking its best.