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.