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Name: Fontinalis antipyretica |
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Gravel | Light |
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Origin: Cosmopolitan |
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Easy |
None |
Low |
I had some of this plant years ago, it truely is a moss. It was very slow growing, looks good in mass planting, but boring if it's only 1 or 2 plants. Mine lived for almost 2 years before it browned off and died. It does not like to be disturbed, so plant it on some wood, which looks really good, or a mass planting in the corner of tank, and leave it alone, after a while the stones go brown with sediment, which adds to the effect, so leave it as long as you can.
Several months ago I had purchased several pieces of Java moss for my aquarium, from a well known suplier. When it arrived it was a very dark green, but nonetheless alive. I took the time and effort to rinse it out, and then attach it to the driftwood pieces that I had picked out for the project. Once complete, I had left it in the aquarium for about a week and a half before adding any ferts. The moss started to grow very slowly, but never turned the nice lush green desired. I attempted to try everything and even changed my lighting to allow the 0.7 W/L. Still nothing had changed. I started to contact the place where I purchased the plant and they said that they were having the same problem. After contacting several other places I was advised that what I had was probably willow moss instead, and after reading more about the willow moss it appears the other places seem to be correct. So word to the wise be cautious...in addition the store did not even offer to send me a new batch, so I am left with the dark green willow moss slowly growing on the wood.
I got a strand, literally, of this for free from some plants from my LFS. I never paid it much mind, but in the months since it has turned into a beautiful dark green centerpiece to my plants. It does grow slowly, but its coloring has a lot of depth and trumpet snails love to crawl all over it.
I have willow moss too and it is very slow growing as everyone else said. It's not my favorite plant, but it starts to spread while time goes on. It gives a natural appearance once it starts to spread. I recommend to get the fertilzer that is a liquid and the leaves on the plant will drain it up. It's not the best plant for beginners, but could be a start.
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