Carpet · Carpet
Dwarf Baby Tears
Hemianthus callitrichoides
AdvancedLight · highCO₂ · high
Type
Carpet
Placement
Carpet
Max height
1.5″
Light need
high
CO₂ need
high
Temperature
70–80°F
Notes
The classic high-tech carpet. Demands strong light, pressurized CO2, and rich substrate. Without those it's a slow death.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Dwarf Baby Tears
Dwarf Baby Tears works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Dwarf Baby Tears — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Baby Tears within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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