Java moss (Taxiphyllum barieri) is a great plant to include in low-light aquariums holding small tropical freshwater fish.It is one of the easier plants to grow, tolerates a wide range of temperatures, and will happily grow in just about any substrate or attach itself to any surface. Almost impossible to harm, Java moss is a favorite of many popular freshwater tropical aquarists.
Java Moss Care
Taxiphyllum Barbieri
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
29°C - 32°C
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Java moss is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows on forest floors, tree trunks and along river banks.
Fertilizer
Java moss really doesn’t need fertilizers to grow well. It will grow faster if you use fertilizers, but frankly, it already grows pretty fast all on its own. Since Java moss doesn’t have roots, the best fertilizers to use are liquid additives that go into the water column.
Sunlight
Shade / Part shade.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
It grows best at 70 to 75° Fahrenheit (21 to 24° Celsius), but can live in temperatures of up to 85 to 90 °F (29 to 32 °C).
Popularity
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