HC Cuba is a premium carpeting plant for nano tanks, forming dense green mats under high light and CO₂. Buy online from TropicalZone with all India delivery
Hemianthus Callitrichoides, commonly known as HC Cuba, is one of the smallest and most sought-after carpeting plants in the hobby. Native to Cuba, it produces tiny, round leaves that form a dense green carpet, ideal for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes.
HC Cuba requires high lighting and CO₂ injection for optimal growth and spreading. Its compact form creates stunning foreground visuals in professional aquascapes.
Why Choose HC Cuba for Your Aquarium?
✔ Tiny leaves form a lush, compact carpet.
✔ Perfect for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes.
✔ Requires high light and CO₂ for best growth.
✔ Enhances foregrounds with vibrant green color.
✔ Excellent choice for nature-style layouts.
How to Care for HC Cuba:
• Type: Carpet plant
• Lighting: High light required
• CO₂ and Fertilization: Essential for healthy growth
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquasoil recommended
• Trimming: Trim frequently to encourage horizontal spreading
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Get fresh HC Cuba plants from TropicalZone for perfect foreground coverage.
Plant Difficulty
Advance
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Requirement
High
CO2 Requirement
High
Size
1 Portion
Type
Carpet
Native Location
Cuba
1 review for HC Cuba
Rated 5 out of 5
dipen.jani (verified owner)–
One of the best carpeting plant happy with the quantity and health of the plant excellent packaging overall excellent experiance, thank you
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I had an excellent experience with this website. The quality of both the aquatic plants and Bloody Mary shrimp exceeded expectations.
The plants arrived healthy, well-rooted, and free from pests or melt. They adapted quickly to my tank, contributing to a very natural and pristine aquascape.
The Bloody Mary shrimp were of premium grade with deep coloration, active behavior, and zero visible stress on arrival. Most importantly, they acclimated smoothly and have since bred successfully, which clearly reflects their quality and proper handling before delivery.
Overall, the combination of high-quality livestock, healthy plants, and reliable packaging has significantly improved both the visual appeal of my tank and the success of my breeding setup.
Highly recommended for anyone serious about aquascaping or shrimp keeping.
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I had an excellent experience with this website. The quality of both the aquatic plants and Bloody Mary shrimp exceeded expectations.
The plants arrived healthy, well-rooted, and free from pests or melt. They adapted quickly to my tank, contributing to a very natural and pristine aquascape.
The Bloody Mary shrimp were of premium grade with deep coloration, active behavior, and zero visible stress on arrival. Most importantly, they acclimated smoothly and have since bred successfully, which clearly reflects their quality and proper handling before delivery.
Overall, the combination of high-quality livestock, healthy plants, and reliable packaging has significantly improved both the visual appeal of my tank and the success of my breeding setup.
Highly recommended for anyone serious about aquascaping or shrimp keeping.
✓Ashish P.·Mumbai
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Hi, just wanted to share my feedback after around 2 months 😊
The aquatic plants (ferns, anubias, grass) are doing really well and have settled beautifully in my tank. Everything arrived in great condition and the quality truly shows over time.
A special mention to the Bucephalandra! it’s super healthy, vibrant, and has become one of the most beautiful highlights of my setup. It’s even started flowering with a beautiful white bloom ✨
The shrimps are also in excellent health, active, colorful, and thriving without any issues 👍
Overall, really impressed with the quality and care. Keep up the great work! 🙌
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Hi, just wanted to share my feedback after around 2 months 😊
The aquatic plants (ferns, anubias, grass) are doing really well and have settled beautifully in my tank. Everything arrived in great condition and the quality truly shows over time.
A special mention to the Bucephalandra! it’s super healthy, vibrant, and has become one of the most beautiful highlights of my setup. It’s even started flowering with a beautiful white bloom ✨
The shrimps are also in excellent health, active, colorful, and thriving without any issues 👍
Overall, really impressed with the quality and care. Keep up the great work! 🙌
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Really enjoying the sheer variety of plants they have.
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I have been shopping with Tropical Zone from over a year. It's my go to place for unique and rare plants. All plants are shipped on time and arrive safe and healthy.
Pratham has been a great guide when in doubt too.
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Finding exotic and rare aquarium plants
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Outstanding customer support by
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He was quick to respond, very polite,
and genuinely cared about helping me
get the best plants for my aquarium. He
also guided me on plant placement and
compatibility, which helped my
aquarium establish beautifully.
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Finding exotic and rare aquarium plants
is not easy, but this website delivers.
Outstanding customer support by
Pratham. He was knowledgeable,
responsive, and ensured everything was
handled smoothly from order to
delivery. Very reliable service."
He was quick to respond, very polite,
and genuinely cared about helping me
get the best plants for my aquarium. He
also guided me on plant placement and
compatibility, which helped my
aquarium establish beautifully.
dipen.jani (verified owner) –
One of the best carpeting plant happy with the quantity and health of the plant excellent packaging overall excellent experiance, thank you