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Mosses, floating plants, and macroalgae

Fissidens moss

Fissidens fontanus

Key facts

  • Temperature18–28 °C
  • pH6–7.5
  • Adult size3 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Fissidentaceae
Origin
North America
Size
1 – 3 cm
Temperature
18 – 28°C
pH
6.0 – 7.5
GH
2 – 12 °dGH
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Light
low – medium
CO2
recommended
Fertilization
low
Growth
very slow
Position
attached to rock or wood
Propagation
fragmentation

Notes: Forms very dense, compact cushions of tiny leaves. Widely used in nano tanks and detailed aquascaping.

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