Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center
READ ME: Our aquarium plants vary in growth forms and will require time to transition to submerged or emersed conditions. We do our best to clean and inspect all plants prior to shipping but do not guarantee them to be snail free unless tissue culture is purchased.
Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.
Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.
Monte Carlo - Our favorite carpeting aquarium plant
Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo' is a carpeting plant that is commonly used to achieve lush foreground cover in planted aquariums. Well-known for its low growing and compact behavior, Monte Carlo features small, round bright green leaves that work well in many popular styles of aquascaping such as Iwagumi tanks, nature-style planted tanks and more. This carpeting aquarium plant can also be grown successfully in various nooks of hardscape layouts to create an overhanging look. It is often compared to Hemianthus Callitrichoides, another tiny carpeting aquarium plant, but is much more forgiving with care and overall growing conditions.
Monte Carlo is available in many forms today. No matter the type, remove the aquarium plant and remove as much of the growing medium as possible. From there, gently separate the aquatic plant into small portions and plant it into nutrient-dense aquarium soil. Using high-quality aquascaping tools will make the planting process easier! Monte Carlo can be grown in aquarium sand, but will require the use of root tabs to ensure the plant has access to nutrients that are essential for good growth. Most aquarium plants today are grown in emersed forms and will require some time and care to transition back to submerged growing form. Providing Monte Carlo with moderate lighting, CO2 injection and quality aquarium plant nutrients will make a big difference. Once established, Monte Carlo is a prolific grower and will require periodic trimming.
Below is an Iwagumi aquascape layout in a 44G aquarium tank featuring Micranthemum Monte Carlo in the foreground as a single carpeting plant:
Common Name
Monte Carlo Micranthemum Monte Carlo
Care
Easy to Moderate
Lighting
Medium to High
CO2
Recommended
Suggested Placement
Foreground
Propagation
Trim and plant runners
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Height
1-2”
Reviews by real customers
Shipping, Returns and Refunds
Shipping Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days M-F. However, additional time may be required during peak seasons and federal holidays. For orders containing live plants, we exercise extra caution and assess factors such as travel distance and weather to ensure safe transit.
To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Approved returns must be shipped back within 14 days of approval. Returned items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Specific return requirements, if applicable, will be listed on the product’s page. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Refunds No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.
