🌿 Carpeting Plants Collection – Ground Cover for Natural Aquascapes

🌿 Dwarf Hairgrass – Lush, Natural Carpet for Foregrounds & Nano Tanks

Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula) is a classic carpeting plant known for its fine, grass-like blades and soft, flowing texture. Perfect for foreground coverage in natural tanks, this plant creates a bright, low-growing field that mimics natural aquatic meadows — no CO₂, no fertilizers, just deep substrate and patience.

It spreads via runners and thrives in soil-based tanks with clean, stable water. Ideal for nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, and aquascapes looking for realism and balance.

💚 Why Choose Dwarf Hairgrass?

✅ Compact Growth – Stays low and spreads beautifully
✅ Creates Natural Carpeting – Mimics underwater meadows
✅ Fish & Shrimp Friendly – Safe, soft cover for fry and inverts
✅ No CO₂ or Ferts Needed – Grows naturally in enriched substrate
✅ Great for Nano Tanks – Perfect scale for 5–20 gallon aquariums

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Medium to high
Placement: Foreground
CO₂: Not required (benefits from good light and soil)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: 5 gallons and up

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Patience is key. Once Dwarf Hairgrass takes root in a deep soil bed, it spreads like a lawn. Trim occasionally to thicken growth and help new runners establish.”

🌿 Micro Sword – Natural Aquarium Carpet Plant for Soil-Based Tanks

Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a low-growing, grass-like plant perfect for creating a natural carpet in low-tech aquariums. With fine, upright blades and a spreading growth habit, this plant forms soft, grassy patches across the foreground when rooted in rich soil — no CO₂, no root tabs, and no bottled fertilizers needed.

Ideal for nano setups, shrimp tanks, and Father Fish–style aquascapes, Micro Sword helps stabilize your substrate while offering excellent cover for fry and inverts.

💚 Why Choose Micro Sword?

✅ Compact, Upright Growth – Forms a natural foreground carpet
✅ Root Spreader – Propagates by sending runners through rich soil
✅ No CO₂ or Ferts Required – Grows naturally in low-tech tanks
✅ Shrimp & Fry Safe – Creates cover, shade, and grazing zones
✅ Great for Nano & Community Tanks – Versatile and easy to maintain

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Moderate (higher light encourages faster carpet spread)
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Rich organic soil with a fine sand cap
Placement: Foreground or path borders
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: Works in 5 gallons and up

🌱 For the best carpeting effect, plant in small clumps a few inches apart and let runners connect them naturally.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Micro Sword doesn’t ask for much — just dirt, light, and time. Forget the bottles. Let it root and do its job.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us:

• Naturally grown in real dirt — no hydroponics, no shortcuts
• Shipped with established roots and healthy blades
• Never treated with CO₂, liquid ferts, or chemical boosters
• Safe for all peaceful tank inhabitants, especially shrimp

🌿 Glossostigma elatinoides – Compact Foreground Carpet for Soil-Based Aquariums

Glossostigma elatinoides is a popular, low-growing plant perfect for building tight, vibrant green carpets in freshwater aquariums. With its tiny oval leaves and creeping runners, “Glosso” naturally forms a soft, compact mat across the substrate — especially in deep, nutrient-rich soil setups.

While often used in high-tech tanks, Glosso grows beautifully in low-tech aquariums when rooted in healthy dirt, capped with sand, and given moderate lighting — the Father Fish way.

💚 Why Choose Glossostigma elatinoides?

✅ Tiny Rounded Leaves – Forms a smooth, natural foreground layer
✅ Spreads Low and Tight – Ideal for nano tanks and aquascaping
✅ No CO₂ Required in Dirted Tanks – Grows slowly but steadily
✅ Excellent for Fry & Shrimp – Provides hiding spots and biofilm
✅ Visually Softens Hardscape – Contrasts beautifully with stones and wood

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Moderate to high
CO₂: Not required in soil tanks
Placement: Foreground
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: Best in 5 to 20 gallons

Trim tops to encourage horizontal spreading and denser carpets.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Everyone says it needs CO₂ — it doesn’t. Just give it deep soil and a little patience.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us?

• Soil-grown and naturally rooted
• Never lab-farmed or hormone-boosted
• Ships healthy and ready to plant
• Trusted by natural aquarists and shrimp breeders

🌿 Monte Carlo (Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo') – Spreading Carpet Plant for Natural Aquascapes

Monte Carlo is a beloved carpeting plant that forms a dense, trailing mat of small, bright green leaves across the foreground. Known for its ease of use and compact growth, it spreads naturally in deep soil aquariums — no CO₂, no ferts, just healthy roots and time.

Ideal for both beginners and advanced aquascapers, Monte Carlo is the go-to choice for creating a lawn-like carpet that softens hardscape and supports shrimp colonies.

💚 Why Choose Monte Carlo?

✅ Bright, Small Round Leaves – Adds lush texture to your scape
✅ Spreads Quickly – Horizontal runners root naturally in deep soil
✅ Great in Low-Tech Tanks – No CO₂ or ferts needed with rich substrate
✅ Shrimp-Safe & Fry Friendly – Provides microhabitats and food zones
✅ Easy to Trim & Shape – Maintains a neat foreground appearance

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Moderate
CO₂: Not required in dirted tanks
Placement: Foreground
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Tank Size: 5 gallons and up

Trim regularly to encourage tighter carpeting and horizontal spread.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Monte Carlo loves deep dirt and low stress. Let it take its time — and it’ll take over.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us?

• Soil-grown, not hydroponic
• Ships rooted and ready to plant
• 100% natural — no CO₂ or hormone dips
• Trusted by natural-style aquarists