Monte Carlo Carpet Plant for Aquarium Micranthemum Tweediei Low-Growing Foreground Carpet

Transform your aquarium into a lush, green underwater lawn with the Monte Carlo Carpet Plant, scientifically known as Micranthemum Tweediei. Loved by aquascapers across the world, this foreground plant creates a dense, bright-green carpet that instantly gives any tank a professional, natural look. Whether you're building a minimalistic scape or a nature-style aquarium, Monte Carlo is one of the easiest carpeting plants to establish.

✅ Other Common Names

• Micranthemum Monte Carlo
• Micranthemum Tweediei
• New Large Pearl Grass
• Monte Carlo Pearlweed

✅ Key Features

• Easy carpeting plant that spreads quickly with proper lighting
• Low to medium difficulty, perfect for beginners stepping into planted aquariums
• Compact and low-growing (1 to 3 cm height) for a smooth, lawn-like foreground
• Vibrant green leaves that enhance contrast in aquascapes
• Grows well in CO2-injected tanks, but can adapt to low-tech setups
• Ideal for nano tanks, nature aquariums, Iwagumi layouts, and foreground areas
• Excellent oxygenator, improving water quality for fish and shrimp

✅ Care Instructions

Lighting:
• Medium to high light gives the best compact carpet
• Low light may cause upward growth instead of spreading

CO2 Requirement:
• Recommended for fast and dense carpeting
• Survives without CO2 but spreads slower

Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 20 to 28°C
• pH: 6.0 to 7.5
• Soft to moderately hard water

Planting Tips:
• Divide the plant into small clumps and plant separately for even spreading
• Use nutrient-rich soil for fast rooting
• Trim regularly to maintain thickness and prevent uneven patches

Placement:
• Best for foreground
• Suitable for nano aquariums, betta tanks, and nature-style setups

✅ Why Choose Monte Carlo?

If you’ve always wanted a bright, lush carpet but found other plants too demanding, Monte Carlo is your perfect match. It grows faster than Dwarf Baby Tears (HC) and is much easier to maintain, making it a favorite for both beginners and advanced aquascapers.