James' 60P

[alto]

however i did swap the montecarlo for eleocharis acicularis,

If you decide to try 'Monte Carlo' again, you might plant "single" stems rather than the larger clumps - done this way I don't find it particularly sensitive to light/flow/CO2 ... other than it fills in slower, in areas where conditions are less ideal.

 

[banthaman.jm]

If you decide to try 'Monte Carlo' again, you might plant "single" stems rather than the larger clumps - done this way I don't find it particularly sensitive to light/flow/CO2 ... other than it fills in slower, in areas where conditions are less ideal.

I used this technique when I planted my tank, it's a great way to locate poor flow areas. i started my tank off with Eleocharis, just could not get it to take, Mc is almost too much of a quick grower, need to trim every few days. You could give Mc another try.
Jim