Description

🌿 Java Moss

– Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum barbieri

📊 Plant Profile

– Difficulty Level: Easy

– Light Requirement: Low to Medium

– CO2 Requirement: No

– Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

🌡️ Water Parameters

– Temperature: 59-86°F (15-30°C)

– pH Range: 6-7.5

– Water Hardness: Soft to Medium

📈 Growth Characteristics

– Size: Spreading/Balling

– Placement: Foreground/Hardscape

📝 Detailed Description

Java Moss is a versatile moss that can attach to any surface. It creates a lush, green carpet and provides excellent cover for fry and shrimp.

🌱 Care Instructions

– Lighting: Low to Medium, 6-8 hours per day

– Fertilization: Weekly comprehensive fertilizers, especially potassium

– Maintenance: Regular trimming to maintain shape

🐠 Compatibility

– Ideal Tankmates: Betta, shrimp, fry

– Habitat Enhancement: Provides hiding places and breeding spots for small fish and shrimp

🌟 Benefits & Highlights

– Visual Appeal: Adds a natural and mature look

– Environmental Impact: Helps with water quality and biofilm formation

– Growth Habit: Spreads easily over surfaces

💡 Fun Fact

Java Moss is often used in breeding tanks due to its dense cover.