{"product_id":"glossostigma-carpeting-plant","title":"Glossostigma Carpeting Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eGlossostigma (\u003cem data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular carpeting plants in freshwater aquariums. Known for its small, bright green leaves and low-growing habit, it creates a lush, natural lawn effect across the foreground of planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eThis plant is a favourite in aquascaping and nature-style layouts, especially in high-light, CO₂-enriched aquariums. When grown under optimal conditions, Glossostigma spreads quickly and forms a dense, vibrant carpet that enhances depth and scale in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eClassic foreground carpeting plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eBright green, compact leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eCreates a dense lawn effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eIdeal for aquascaping and nature-style tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eFast spreading under optimal conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSuitable for experienced planted tank keepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossostigma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast (under optimal conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, nutrient-rich planted substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with all peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary dependent on season\/time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Plants","offers":[{"title":"Bunch","offer_id":53820520268148,"sku":"HF 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