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Regular trimming helps. I cut mine back every two weeks to keep it bushy and prevent it from blocking light for other plants.

kluxe wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:13 am I tried growing Monte Carlo in my low-tech tank, but it just melted away. I had decent lighting, no CO2, and root tabs. What's your biggest plant fail?

Monte Carlo can be tricky without CO2. I've had better luck with Pearlweed in low-tech setups. It's more forgiving and grows faster.

My Dwarf Hairgrass never took off. I used ADA Aqua Soil, kept the tank at 78°F, and had a Finnex Planted+ light. Still, it just turned brown and died within weeks.