Monte Carlo Tissue Culture

Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei) – Lush Carpeting Plant for Aquascaping

Monte Carlo is one of the most popular and versatile carpeting plants in the aquascaping world. With its small, round, bright green leaves, it forms a dense, low-growing carpet that looks stunning in nature-style, Iwagumi, and shrimp tanks.

While it can survive in low-tech setups, Monte Carlo grows best with good LED lighting and CO₂ supplementation, which helps it stay compact and spread quickly across the substrate.

Lighting Requirements: 6–8 hours/day (moderate to high light)
CO₂ Requirements: Recommended for compact growth, but not essential
Care Level: Medium (easier than HC Cuba)
Fertiliser Needs: Benefits from root tabs or liquid fertiliser
Growth Type: Spreading carpet plant
Placement: Foreground
Potential Issues: Without strong light or CO₂, it may grow upward instead of carpeting

Why Choose Monte Carlo?

• Perfect for Aquascaping: Creates a dense, vibrant green carpet

• Compact Growth: Stays low and tidy with CO₂ and trimming

• Beginner-Friendly (with care): Easier than HC Cuba, but still scape-worthy

• Shrimp & Fry Safe: Offers shelter and grazing areas

• Versatile Use: Great in nano tanks or as a foreground accent in larger layouts

Care Tips:

• Plant in small clumps spaced a few cm apart to encourage fast spreading

• Use good LED lighting to maintain its low, creeping growth habit

• Add CO₂ and nutrients for best coverage and colour

• Trim regularly to prevent vertical growth and encourage horizontal spreading

Supplied in a sterile tissue culture portions by Duthie Aquatics — healthy, rooted, and ready to carpet your aquascape.