{"product_id":"hc-cuba","title":"Dwarf Baby Tears (HC Cuba)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHC Cuba ‘Dwarf Baby Tears’ (Hemianthus callitrichoides)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a lush, vibrant green carpet across your aquarium with HC Cuba ‘Dwarf Baby Tears’ — one of the most popular carpeting plants for aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its tiny rounded leaves and compact growth habit, HC Cuba creates a beautiful natural-looking foreground when given the right conditions. It works especially well in aquascapes, nano tanks and planted aquariums where you want to create a dense carpet effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHC Cuba is considered a more demanding aquarium plant and performs best with good lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich conditions. With patience and proper care, small planted portions can spread across the substrate to form a stunning green carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’\u003cbr\u003e• Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears, HC Cuba\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Carpeting \/ Foreground\u003cbr\u003e• Growth: Low-growing and spreading\u003cbr\u003e• Placement: Foreground\u003cbr\u003e• Lighting: Medium to high\u003cbr\u003e• CO₂: Recommended\u003cbr\u003e• Difficulty: Advanced\u003cbr\u003e• Best For: Planted tanks and aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose HC Cuba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Creates a dense green foreground carpet\u003cbr\u003e• Tiny leaves provide a delicate, natural appearance\u003cbr\u003e• Perfect for detailed aquascapes\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for nano and planted aquariums\u003cbr\u003e• Can spread beautifully with the right conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant small portions into nutrient-rich substrate and provide adequate lighting, CO₂ and fertilisation. Regular trimming can help maintain a compact, healthy carpet as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on growth stage and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liverpool Creek Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67680072892576,"sku":"PLT-0057","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/hc-cuba","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}