Carpet Plants
Monte Carlo (Micranthemum) — easy medium light carpet. Dwarf baby tears (HC Cuba) — smallest leaves, high tech.
Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis) — grass-like carpet. Needs medium light and CO2.
Low Grasses
Sagittaria subulata — slightly taller than hairgrass, 10-15cm.
Marsilea — 4-leaf clover pattern, creeps across substrate.
Border Stones
Place small stones along carpet front edge. Creates natural boundary and visual anchor.
Alternate stone size and color for authenticity.
Care Requirements
Most carpets need medium+ light (40+ PAR) and CO2 injection for compact growth.
Low-tech carpets exist but grow tall/stringy. Pick by your setup capability.