Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei) is a popular carpeting aquarium plant known for its small, vibrant green leaves and ability to form a dense, lush carpet. Supplied in a 5cm basket pot, it’s perfect for creating a natural foreground in both beginner and advanced aquascapes. Lighting Requirements: 5–8 hours/day (moderate to high light for best carpeting) CO₂ Requirements: Not required but strongly recommended for dense growth Care Level: Easy to moderate Fertiliser Needs: Benefits from liquid fertiliser and nutrient-rich substrate Growth Type: Spreading carpeting plant Placement: Foreground Potential Issues: May grow upward instead of carpeting in low light; can be disturbed by digging fish 🌿 Why Choose Monte Carlo? True Carpet Plant: Forms a dense, vibrant green carpet across the substrate Beginner Friendly: Easier to grow than many other carpeting plants Versatile Growth: Can carpet or form a low bush depending on conditions Aquascape Essential: One of the most popular foreground plants 🌱 Care Tips: Lighting: 5–8 hours/day encourages compact, horizontal growth CO₂: Helps achieve a tighter, faster carpet Trim Regularly: Promotes spreading and prevents vertical growth Planting: Separate into small portions for best coverage Grown and prepared by Duthie Aquatics in 5cm potted portions