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Its compact growth, rich green colour, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions make it a favourite among aquascapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a tissue culture in liquid agar from Reservoir Aquatics, these plants are free from algae, snails, and common aquarium pests. Each cup contains multiple plantlets that can be carefully separated and planted individually to establish a dense foreground over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Cryptocoryne parva is known for its slow growth rate, patience is rewarded with a durable and attractive carpet that requires significantly less maintenance than many traditional carpeting plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Foreground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Low to High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂: Beneficial but not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in sealed tissue culture cup containing liquid agar. Rinse thoroughly before planting. 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Under higher lighting, the foliage can develop attractive bronze to reddish tones on the upper growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied without pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Medium to High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂: Recommended for the most compact growth, but not essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Foreground to Midground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant is healthy, well-established, and ready to plant. Regular trimming encourages dense, compact growth, making Rotala indica 'Bonsai' an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to add texture, detail, and a refined appearance to their aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48383192367349,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2861\/9509\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2e8a0967-137c-4684-aa83-d2d5e7d81483.png?v=1789559845"},{"product_id":"monte-carlo-pot","title":"Monte Carlo Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo Pot – Submersed Grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicranthemum tweediei ‘Monte Carlo’ is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby, prized for its small, vibrant green leaves and ability to form a lush, dense carpet across the foreground of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Monte Carlo pots are cultivated in-house by Still Life Aquatics and grown fully submersed, meaning they are already adapted to underwater growth and ready to establish in your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pot contains a generous portion of healthy, established Monte Carlo that can be divided into smaller sections and planted throughout the substrate for faster coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Cultivated by Still Life Aquatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 Fully submersed grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Excellent foreground\/carpet plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️ Easily divided into multiple planting portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 Best results with moderate–high lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 CO₂ recommended for dense, compact growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic choice for creating a bright green, natural-looking carpet in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48546881274101,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2861\/9509\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_43e6bf88-1611-4486-b8f2-998ad25ee6f1.png?v=1787028899"},{"product_id":"eriocaulon-sp-vietnam","title":"Eriocaulon SP. 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