Aquarium plant

Fontinalis antipyretica

Fontinalis antipyretica

Fontinalis antipyretica is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Required
Temperature
10–22 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Moss
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
10–22 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Fontinalaceae
Genus
Fontinalis
Botanical name
Fontinalis antipyretica

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