- Stem plant
- Medium
- Medium–high light
- CO₂: Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'
Medium stem plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and can form a carpet. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Foreground, Carpet
- Light
- Medium, High
- CO₂
- Not needed to recommended (sources differ)
- Difficulty
- Medium Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 1–2 in (3–5 cm)
- Water
- 68–81 °F (20–27 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Runners
- Botanical name
- Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to South America
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily- Buce PlantPotted
Pot
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$7.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquarium Co-OpPotted
Pack size not listed
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$7.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquatic ArtsPotted
1 Pot
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$9.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Buce PlantTissue culture cup
Single
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$11.04Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Buce PlantOn rock or wood
Pack size not listed
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$14.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
Prices checked Nov 14, 2026.
All photos
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Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei) forming a dense carpet of small round leaves in an aquarium
Questions
Does Monte Carlo need strong light?
Monte Carlo grows in medium or high light.
Does Monte Carlo need CO₂?
It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Monte Carlo grow faster and denser.
Where does Monte Carlo go in the tank?
Monte Carlo is used in the foreground and carpet.
