{"product_id":"tropica-025-tissue-culture-micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo","title":"Tropica 025 Tissue Culture - Micranthemum tweediei Monte Carlo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 025 Tissue Culture - Micranthemum tweediei Monte Carlo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 025 Tissue Culture - Micranthemum tweediei Monte Carlo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live carpeting aquarium plant for aquascapers who want a fast-growing, compact green carpet at the front of the tank. Its round, light green leaves sit on creeping stalks, so it suits foreground planting in a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, round, fresh light green leaves give the foreground a bright, even look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreeping stalks spread into a fast-growing carpet at the front of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can grow in light shadow, but good light and a CO2 additive help it develop optimally and become really compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginates from Argentina, which makes it a natural fit for South American-themed layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' in the front of the aquarium, where its low, creeping growth can spread into a carpet. For the most compact result, give it good light conditions and a CO2 additive. It tolerates light shadow, but growth will not be as compact as it is under good light. Please note that this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers and planted-tank keepers who want a carpeting foreground plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums with medium light and medium CO2 supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayouts where a compact, light green foreground contrasts with darker or taller plants behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: South America (Argentina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere in the aquarium should I plant Monte Carlo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the front. It has compact leaves on creeping stalks and is used to form a carpet in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts CO2 demand is rated medium. To develop optimally and become really compact, it needs a CO2 additive along with good light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a low-light tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can grow in light shadow, but it needs good light conditions to develop optimally and stay compact. Its light demand is rated medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe growth rate is listed as medium. The plant is described as forming a fast-growing carpet at the front of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this plant come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMicranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' originates from Argentina, in South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real, live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This is a live aquatic aquarium plant, supplied as a Tropica 025 tissue culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40207218147382,"sku":"5703249825025","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica025TissueCulture-MicranthemumtweedieiMonteCarlo2.jpg?v=1760185821","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-025-tissue-culture-micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}