Stem · Midground
Pearl Weed
Hemianthus micranthemoides
IntermediateLight · highCO₂ · medium
Type
Stem
Placement
Midground
Max height
10″
Light need
high
CO₂ need
medium
Temperature
68–82°F
Notes
Bright green dense stem. Can be trimmed into a carpet or left as a fluffy midground. Pearls (releases O2 visibly) under strong light + CO2.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Pearl Weed
Pearl Weed 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 Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

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

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Pearl Weed — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

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

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