We also cover monte carlo plant care tips guide and how to plant monte carlo.
Carpet plant no co2.
It is looking like it is.
If you really want to speed up the growth of this plant and get thick carpet effect then you should supplement it with co2.
Is the best low tech aquarium carpeting plant without co2 going to be dwarf hairgrass.
Some of the hygro require co2 and lots of.
So we need to avoid some of the highly demanding carpeting plants like hc cuba.
Hc cuba plant is tough to grow without co2 and should not be attempted unless you have spare time and plants to waste but this approach will increase your chances massively.
Red 2 months old and still alive.
Monte carlo low tech tank easiest carpeting plant without co2 monte carlo plant from argentina is often said to be the easiest carpeting plant and does not require co2.
Carpeting plants require strong light.
Just check they are low to medium light and low tech.
Examples of low tech planted aquariums with green carpets.
A tad slow growing but thrives in low light no co2.
Though it also depends on the plant species.
Certain hygro stem plants work well for this.
To use a non carpet plant as a carpet you need to be able to keep it trimmed short.