anyone tried carpeting plants?

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steven45
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Re: anyone tried carpeting plants?

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Lights are key, but substrate and CO2 matter just as much. If you're not willing to invest in all three, stick to easier plants.
mattify
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I've seen people use dry start method for carpets. Anyone tried that?
brookstream
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Re: anyone tried carpeting plants?

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Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll start with Monte Carlo and see how it goes.
rippletide
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mattify wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:31 pm I've seen people use dry start method for carpets. Anyone tried that?
Dry start can work but it's a hassle. You have to keep the humidity high and wait weeks before flooding. I prefer just planting submerged and being patient.
Furry
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Dry start is overrated imo. Just plant it wet and let it do its thing. Less stress, same result in the end.
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