{"product_id":"micranthemum-tweediei","title":"Micranthemum tweediei","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-83\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eMicranthemum tweediei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003e, universally known in the aquascaping community as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334\"\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003e, is a highly popular carpeting foreground plant prized for its lush, compact, rounded bright green leaves.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-84\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-333\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-333\"\u003eMicranthemum tweediei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-333 citation-end-333\"\u003e (commonly called Monte Carlo) is a vigorous, creeping freshwater plant originating from South America.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-332 citation-end-332\"\u003eIt features miniature, vibrant green foliage that rapidly intertwines to form a dense, natural living carpet across the floor of the aquarium.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Highly adaptable and more forgiving than many other carpeting species, it is a fantastic choice for beginner aquarists looking to achieve a professional aquascape. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicranthemum tweediei\u003c\/i\u003e (Commonly: Monte Carlo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarpet Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 3 cm (0.4 to 1.2 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Medium (Beginner-Friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional, though recommended for dense carpeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20°C–26°C (68°F–79°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater pH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-85\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Substrate Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-85\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-331\"\u003eTo establish a successful carpet, plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-331\"\u003eMicranthemum tweediei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-331 citation-end-331\"\u003e in small clusters spaced roughly 1 to 2 inches apart using aquascaping tweezers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gently press individual clumps deep into a nutrient-rich aquarium soil or fine-grained substrate. Proper anchoring is vital; \u003cspan class=\"citation-330 citation-end-330\"\u003eloose anchoring will cause portions of the plant to dislodge and float.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Over time, horizontal runners (stolons) will bridge the gaps to form an unbroken green mat. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-86\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO₂\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-86\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-329 citation-end-329\"\u003eMonte Carlo thrives under moderate-to-high LED lighting.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-328 citation-end-328\"\u003eWhile it can survive in lower-light setups, lighting that is too dim will cause the stems to grow vertically (leggy growth) rather than creeping horizontally.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-327 citation-end-327\"\u003eRegular dosing of a comprehensive liquid macro- and micro-fertilizer combined with root tabs ensures vibrant green coloration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-326 citation-end-326\"\u003eCarbon dioxide (\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\text{CO}_2$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-325 citation-end-325\"\u003e) injection is not strictly mandatory, but it significantly accelerates lateral spread and increases carpet density.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-87\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ed5c5282ea0ff417-87\"\u003eRoutine maintenance is key to long-term success. \u003cspan class=\"citation-324 citation-end-324\"\u003eTrim the carpet every few weeks using curved aquascaping scissors once it reaches a thickness of about 3 to 4 cm.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-323 citation-end-323\"\u003eRegular trimming prevents the lower layers from being shaded out, which can otherwise cause the carpet to detach from the substrate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-322 citation-end-322\"\u003eAlways net out loose trimmings promptly to maintain water quality.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293993812,"sku":"ST010904","price":6.22,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Micranthemumtweediei_MonteCarlo.jpg?v=1788802379","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/micranthemum-tweediei","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}