HC Cuba 5cm basket pot

HC Cuba (Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba') – Advanced Carpeting Plant for High-Tech Aquariums

HC Cuba is one of the smallest and most visually striking carpeting plants available in the aquarium hobby. With its tiny, bright green leaves, it creates a dense, lawn-like foreground that looks incredible in Iwagumi and high-tech aquascapes.

This plant is recommended for experienced aquarists, as it requires high lighting, CO₂ injection, and consistent water parameters to thrive and form a compact, healthy carpet.

Lighting Requirements: 6–8+ hours/day (high-intensity lighting)
CO₂ Requirements: Strongly recommended
Care Level: Advanced
Fertiliser Needs: Requires nutrient-rich substrate and/or regular liquid dosing
Growth Type: Compact carpeting plant
Placement: Foreground
Potential Issues: Will melt or grow vertically without proper light and CO₂

Why Choose HC Cuba?

• Ultra-Compact Growth: One of the smallest-leaved carpet plants available

• High-Impact Aquascaping: Popular in professional and competition aquascapes

• Visually Stunning: Creates a vibrant, manicured lawn effect

• Great for Nano Tanks: Works well in small spaces with high-tech setups

• Shrimp & Fry Friendly: Offers excellent cover and foraging ground

Care Tips:

• Requires CO₂ injection and high PAR lighting for proper horizontal spread

• Plant in tiny clumps spaced a few cm apart in enriched substrate

• Avoid shading from other plants — HC Cuba needs unobstructed light

• Trim frequently to prevent vertical growth and maintain a tidy carpet

• Best grown in tanks with stable water parameters and good flow

Supplied in 5cm potted portions by Duthie Aquatics — ideal for aquascapers seeking a bold, professional-looking carpet plant.