Java moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Familie : Hypnaceae
Very popular aquatic moss in aquariums, easy to grow and versatile. Ideal for community tanks.
Beschreibung
Taxiphyllum barbieri is an aquatic moss of the Hypnaceae family. It forms dense clumps of fine, branched stems with small oval leaves. Its color is bright green. It grows slowly to moderately, attaching easily to surfaces. It is widely used in aquascaping to create carpets, trees, or moss walls. It provides excellent shelter for fry and shrimp. It tolerates a wide range of parameters.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rivers, streams, wetlands, on rocks and wood
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Java moss is very easy to care for. It accepts low to moderate light, but stronger light promotes denser growth. Temperature between 20 and 28 °C, pH 5.0–8.0. No CO2 needed, but liquid fertilization can be beneficial. Moderate flow is well tolerated. It can be attached with fishing line or glue. Occasional trimming keeps it compact. Compatible with all fish and shrimp.