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Best All Around Substrate For Monte Carlo Low Tech Tank?

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by Dd1880, Aug 15, 2019.

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    Dd1880 New Member

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    Hi everyone! I was thinking about doing a carpet of Monte Carlo or similar looking carpet plant and was wondering what was the best complete substrate that would last years. I know aquasoil would be the best but would rather not have to change it all out after a year or two. Is there a aquasoil that last longer than that? I was hoping not to dose co2 either. Don’t think I’m ready for that yet haha. Would it even be possible with the substrate I have now? I dose Nilocg thrive 3 times a week and have a Chihiros rgb 60 set at 50% now but am slowly raising it. Thank you for any suggestions and help!

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    #1 Dd1880, Aug 15, 2019
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    Here's the best guide I've found on attempting carpeting plants in low tech tanks: https://www.advancedplantedtank.com/carpeting-plants.html
    Dennis Wong has great, easy-to-understand info, and there's more specifically on HC Cuba & Monte Carlo, dwarf hairgrass, etc. Will be interested to see if you attempt one of them, and how it goes for you as I've got a 55g low tech myself. And who doesn't want a lush green carpet?
     
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    Yeah I’ve been very interested in trying a carpet of HC or MC now! I can’t wait to try. Thank you for the info!
     
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