Aquarium plant

Fissidens fontanus

Fissidens fontanus

Fissidens fontanus is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–25 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Moss
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
18–25 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Fissidentaceae
Genus
Fissidens
Botanical name
Fissidens fontanus

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