{"title":"Carpet Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a green floor at the front of your aquarium. Some plants need bright light and rich soil or root tabs; check each listing before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pearl-grass-foreground-plant","title":"Pearl Grass Foreground Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne plant, several looks. Keep Pearl Grass short with regular trimming, or let it grow taller to create a leafy backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA manageable plant option when you can provide the light and placement listed below. Follow the planting steps rather than burying every plant in gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to place and care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in aquarium plant soil or another suitable planting material. Trim often to keep it low; leave it taller if you want more height. Extra carbon dioxide (CO2) can help it grow more densely but is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: Medium to High aquarium lighting. Place it: Front of tank; Middle of tank; Back of tank. Extra CO2 can help. CO2 means carbon dioxide, a gas plants use to grow. 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If you are new to live plants, check the setup steps before choosing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to place and care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at the front of the tank in suitable plant soil with nutrients for the roots. Give it bright aquarium lighting. Extra carbon dioxide (CO2) is recommended for a thick, low carpet of leaves; growth may be slower without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: Medium to High aquarium lighting. Place it: Front of tank. Extra CO2 can help. CO2 means carbon dioxide, a gas plants use to grow. 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