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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Java Moss
A versatile moss that provides excellent cover for fry and shrimp.
Java Moss is the most common aquarium moss. It easily attaches to rocks and driftwood and requires very little light or maintenance.
Foreground · Beginner friendly
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Low
Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Optional
Injection is not normally necessary.
GROWTH
Medium
Medium trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementForeground
Typical height1–4 in
Typical width4 in
Suggested minimum tank2 gal
Suggested tank height6 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightLow
Photoperiod range6–10 hr
Approx. PAR10–60
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingVery Low
Water-column feedingHigh
Overall fertilizer demandLow
Iron demandVery Low
MicronutrientsVery Low
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature60–82°F
pH5.5–8
GH2–15 dGH
KH1–12 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Attach to hardscape
Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.
Tie or glue to hardscape.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Division
Acclimation
Very easy.
What usually goes wrong.
Can attract hair algae.
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