{"product_id":"micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo-large-tub","title":"Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' Large Tub","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eMicranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' Large Tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA popular bright-green carpeting plant with small rounded leaves, supplied in a larger cultured tub for greater starting coverage across the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eMicranthemum tweediei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Monte Carlo'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: Optional but strongly beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling form: Large tub tissue culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: RATC1103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this larger tub when you want more starting material for a classic planted-aquarium carpet without moving to the more demanding HC Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo is comparatively forgiving, and the larger cultured portion helps cover more substrate at initial planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh bright-green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger starting portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic carpeting appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean cultured format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse away the culture gel, divide into many small plugs and plant them shallowly across the substrate. Medium or stronger light, regular fertilisation and CO₂ encourage dense horizontal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone, driftwood, AR Mini, Rotala and taller green stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA larger tub gives more starting material, but low-tech growth can still be slow. CO₂ makes the classic dense carpet substantially easier to achieve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Monte Carlo need CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but CO₂ is strongly beneficial for faster and denser carpeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I plant it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide the culture into small plugs and spread them across the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reservoir Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Large Tub","offer_id":43277235978449,"sku":"RATC1103","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo-large-tub.jpg?v=1788080957","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/micranthemum-tweediei-monte-carlo-large-tub","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}