Aquarium plant

Amblystegium serpens

ForegroundMoss

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Plant overview

Amblystegium serpens grows as a moss and fits foreground planting. Care: easy care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 4–26 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–1 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
4–26 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Bryophytes
Family
Amblystegiaceae
Genus
Amblystegium

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FAQ

Where should Amblystegium serpens be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Amblystegium serpens need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Amblystegium serpens?

Temperature: 4–26 °C.

How tall does Amblystegium serpens grow?

Height: 3–1 cm.