{"product_id":"pearl-weed-micranthemum-micranthemoides-freshwater","title":"Pearl Weed (Micranthemum micranthemoides)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E8F5E9; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Weed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMicranthemum micranthemoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing, easy stem plant prized for its small, bright green leaves and the oxygen pearls it releases under good light. It is one of the most versatile plants in the hobby: let it grow tall in the background, trim it for a lush midground, or keep it cropped under strong light for a soft foreground carpet. Sold as a potted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed is a great beginner plant that adapts to a wide range of conditions. It grows faster and stays more compact under brighter light, and CO2 makes it denser and encourages carpeting, though neither is required. Plant individual stems into the substrate a small distance apart and trim regularly to shape. Replant the trimmings to fill in gaps and thicken growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 6px 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicranthemum micranthemoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCommon names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003ePearl Weed, Pearlweed, Pearl Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCare level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eOptional, denser growth with CO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eForeground, midground, or background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e68 to 82°F (20 to 28°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; background: #E8F5E9; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e5.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed is safe with all community fish, shrimp, and snails. Its dense growth gives cover to shrimplets and fry and competes with algae for nutrients, which helps keep the tank clean. Pair it with other easy stems and carpeting plants for a layered, natural aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot it into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-lava-soil-5-l\"\u003eAquaforest AF Lava Soil\u003c\/a\u003e for strong growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pearl Weed good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is fast, forgiving, and grows well even in low tech tanks without CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it form a carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder strong light, and ideally with CO2, you can trim it low to create a soft carpet. In lower light it grows taller as a stem plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. CO2 is optional and simply makes growth denser and faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pearl Weed is a favorite in shrimp tanks and provides excellent cover for shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48878324252891,"sku":"PFMPEW","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c3db4b52-4c7e-46bf-bffd-16eaa04880bc.png?v=1781535896","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pearl-weed-micranthemum-micranthemoides-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}