Aquarium plant

Fontinalis antipyretica

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Plant overview

Fontinalis antipyretica is a moss for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes medium care and low light and required CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 10–22 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–15 °dKH, CO₂ 15–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
10–22 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Fontinalaceae
Genus
Fontinalis

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FAQ

Where should Fontinalis antipyretica be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Fontinalis antipyretica need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Fontinalis antipyretica?

Temperature: 10–22 °C.