Carpet · Carpet
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
IntermediateLight · highCO₂ · medium
Type
Carpet
Placement
Carpet
Max height
2″
Light need
high
CO₂ need
medium
Temperature
70–80°F
Notes
Dense bright-green carpet, more forgiving than Hemianthus callitrichoides. Trim regularly to keep it flat.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Monte Carlo — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Monte Carlo within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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