spoodles Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Hi all! I recently bought a monte carlo tissue culture for my 3 gal planted aquarium as I read that its one of the easier carpeting plants to keep. I currently have a decent light but no co2 set up and was hoping for some guidance in the care and keeping of my plant. I unfortunately wasn't able to do the DSM because I am adding it to an already full tank, so I am a little worried about the plant not being able to get its roots established in the substrate (I'm currently using UN controsoil). In addition, I was wondering if any people have had much success using Co2 tablets and a diffuser. I'm hesitant to invest in a full on Co2 system especially since i've read monte carlo can grow without Co2 just much slower but I'm worried that it will have a hard time growing and establishing roots without Co2. I'd love your input on this and also any suggestions for an alternative / lower budget Co2 system (I was looking into DIY systems so any tips for this would be much appreciated). Thx so much! 🫡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Ive got monte carlo growing like crazy in here, and it is definetely a really easy plant so far. This is a pretty low tech tank with an 8$ nicrew light and a diy yeast and sugar Co2 system. I must say planting monte carlo is an absolute nightmare and took me way to long cuz everything would just float up. After the initial planting i had no problems with the plant rooting in sand which is probably harder than aquasoil. im also not dosing much ferts either. What creatures are in this 3gal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoodles Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 (edited) @Sciurus Thanks for the insight! I'll look into a DIY Co2 system for my tank. Was there any guide that you used that you found particularly helpful? Your tank looks awesome. I have a beta and a few shrimp in my tank. Edited June 3 by spoodles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 @spoodles I mainly based it on this video: Shrimp and bettas arn't too active of creatures, so i don't see them uprooting the montecarlo/other plants a ton. (Hopefully😂) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoodles Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 @Sciurus Thx so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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