Growing dwarf baby tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides)

[SubRosa]

Oh trust me there is a limit to atmosperic CO2 and supplementing it makes a big difference :grinyes: But to the matter at hand, grow 'em in a sandy soil mix in shallow trays that you keep constantly damp and you can produce square footage so fast you'll practically hear them growing. And if you lay a piece of screening on top of the soil and grow the plants down through it you can transplant whole areas easily.

 

[thrak76]

^^ Good tip on the screening! I'm going to try that next time i do an emmersed starter.

 

[Bk718]

Except once you transfer it under water in a 20g tall tank, you better make sure your light is enough to keep it growing and more importantly CO2 is at that desirable/consistent level

 

[jpappy789]

Oh trust me there is a limit to atmosperic CO2 and supplementing it makes a big difference :grinyes: But to the matter at hand, grow 'em in a sandy soil mix in shallow trays that you keep constantly damp and you can produce square footage so fast you'll practically hear them growing. And if you lay a piece of screening on top of the soil and grow the plants down through it you can transplant whole areas easily.

I meant compared to supplementing through the water column, especially if fish are involved.

It would make sense though that you would have to do a good job transitioning them to submerged conditions.