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Phoenix Moss

Fissidens fontanus

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Phoenix Moss

A premium moss with delicate, feather-like fronds.

Phoenix Moss is highly prized for its neat, compact growth and dark green, feathery appearance. It attaches very firmly to hardscape.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable Fry cover

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementForeground

Typical height1–2 in

Typical width2 in

Suggested minimum tank2 gal

Suggested tank height4 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range6–10 hr

Approx. PAR20–80

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery Low

Water-column feedingHigh

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature60–77°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 dGH

KH2–10 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Attach to hardscape

Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.

Tie or glue to hardscape.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Division

Acclimation

Adapts well but grows slowly.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Grows very slowly, making it prone to algae.

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