Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
Linderniaceae
PlantsDifficulty: ●●●○○Data: well-established
About
Monte Carlo is a small-leaved creeping carpet plant from South America that forms a fresh green lawn hugging the substrate or hardscape. It is easier and more forgiving than dwarf baby tears, tolerating slightly lower light, but a tight, dense carpet is only reliable with CO2. Its trailing stems root readily, letting it spread across the foreground and even drape over rocks.
Care
Spread small portions across nutrient substrate, provide bright light and CO2, and trim to encourage horizontal density.
Diet
Feeds from both roots and water column; enriched substrate with regular dosing produces the tight compact carpet growth.
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Frequently asked questions
- What water parameters does a Monte Carlo need?
- Monte Carlo does best at 18–26 °C (64.4–78.8 °F), pH 6–7.5 and a general hardness of 2–15 °dGH.
- Where should Monte Carlo be placed in the aquarium?
- Monte Carlo works best in the foreground and reaches around 5 cm.
- Is the Monte Carlo suitable for beginners?
- Monte Carlo sits in the middle of the difficulty scale — manageable for a careful beginner who has done the reading, but it has specific needs worth researching first.
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Water & tank
Temperature18–26°C
Optimal temp.21–25°C
pH6–7.5
Hardness (GH)2–15°d
Carbonate (KH)1–10°d
Water typeFreshwater
FlowModerate
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