{"product_id":"low-tech-carpet-plant-marselia-hirsuta","title":"Low tech carpet plant - Marselia hirsuta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"7b77c9fc-8788-400a-9c81-43ada0520ad6\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"173\" data-start=\"129\" data-section-id=\"5xpkht\"\u003eLow Tech Carpet Plant – Marsilea hirsuta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"191\" data-section-id=\"1yjh773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"214\" data-section-id=\"1lk05fg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"216\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"252\" data-section-id=\"13a47rs\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but will promote faster growth and denser carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"329\" data-section-id=\"d6cakd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"356\" data-section-id=\"bft19\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"358\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"374\" data-section-id=\"1bmnacc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"376\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eMarsilea hirsuta is an excellent foreground carpeting plant for low-tech aquariums. It is hardy, adaptable, and can thrive without CO₂ injection, making it ideal for beginners. Under stronger lighting and with added CO₂, it will spread more quickly and form a dense carpet. Trim regularly to encourage horizontal growth and maintain a neat appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"774\" data-section-id=\"1jujdwb\"\u003ePlant small portions a few centimetres apart to encourage spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"845\" data-section-id=\"hxpn6o\"\u003eAvoid shading from larger plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"881\" data-section-id=\"2n1n57\"\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient-rich substrate will help promote healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"955\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and low-maintenance planted tanks. 🌱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Micro Aquatic Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 x portion 6 plant","offer_id":45181288972358,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/IMG-4207.jpg?v=1781481795","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/low-tech-carpet-plant-marselia-hirsuta","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}