DIFFICULTY Moderate

Benefits from more deliberate care.

LIGHT High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Required

Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.

GROWTH Medium

Medium trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Monte Carlo

A popular, bright green carpeting plant with small round leaves.

Monte Carlo is highly sought after for creating lush foreground carpets. It is easier to grow than HC Cuba and cascades beautifully over rocks.
Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementForeground
Typical height1–2 in
Typical width3 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height4 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR40–100
Injected CO₂Required
CO₂ benefitVery High
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Fine substrate
Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.

Plant in small plugs.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Requires good CO2 to carpet.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Can detach if carpet gets too thick.