Fissidens Fontanus
You will receive: 1 portion, ready to plant — freshly delivered from the nursery.
⚠️ Difficulty: Medium — Fissidens Fontanus grows slowly but attaches firmly to wood and rock.
Fissidens Fontanus, also known as Feather Moss or Phoenix Moss, is a particularly decorative moss with feathery, dark green branches. The moss attaches excellently to wood and rock and grows in a mat-forming manner — ideal for the foreground and midground. Originating from North and Central America, it is beloved by aquascapers for its unique, finely structured appearance.
🌿 Plant Specifications
| Placement | Foreground & midground | on wood or rock |
| Growth form | Mat-forming |
| Light | Normal to high |
| CO₂ | 10–40 mg/l (recommended) |
| Temperature | 4–26°C |
| pH | 5.0–7.5 |
| KH | 0–14 |
| Origin | North & Central America |
| Other name | Feather Moss / Phoenix Moss |
| Family | Fissidentaceae |
| Type | Moss |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Propagation | Via cuttings or trimming |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Suitable for shrimp | Yes |
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant
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- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
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✂️ Care
Tie the moss to wood or rock with fishing line or aquarium glue — the moss will attach itself over time. CO₂ promotes faster and healthier growth. Prune regularly for compact, neat growth. Suitable for cooler aquariums thanks to its wide temperature range.
💡 Planting Tip
Fissidens Fontanus looks spectacular on bogwood or lava rock — its feathery structure gives any aquascape a unique, natural look. Ideal for shrimp aquariums.
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