💨 CO2 injection strongly recommended. Without CO2: grows upright 5–10cm (not a tight carpet). Liquid carbon as partial substitute. High light without CO2 = algae risk.
🌱 Transition melt 1–3 weeks is normal. Leave planted stems in place. New horizontal growth emerges from the base. Trim horizontally every 2–4 weeks to encourage spreading.
🌿 Care Keys
Root tabs in inert substrate: Essential if not using aqua soil. Insert tabs before planting. Replenish every 2–3 months.
Caridina shrimp: perfect match. 22–25°C Caridina requirement = 18–26°C Monte Carlo optimal range. Shrimp graze carpet continuously.
With Amazon Frogbit: Frogbit floating above + Monte Carlo carpeting below = complete layered planted tank from this catalog.
Planting tip: Divide received portion into 3–5 stem clusters. Plant 1–2cm apart with tweezers. Anchor roots firmly; leave leaves above substrate. Carpet fills in from runners between clusters.
