Low-Light Moss Recomendations

[JohnRoscoe]

I'm looking for some low-light moss options to put in my 16G bowfront. I have a few anubias and some java fern lace type that all do well, and would like to work towards a "carpet" of moss.

I'm having a hard time finding a comparison of mosses available. What would be a good choice(s) for low growing, durable, doesn't need extra light or ferts?

 

[Brookster123]

Java moss would be your best bet

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[FishCr8zy]

Almost all mosses are low light but they all vary in growth type. Flame moss grows more vertically. For a carpet, I would try for taiwan moss, willow moss, phoenix moss (aka fissidens fontanus), or marimo moss.

 

[FishCr8zy]

Java moss would be your best bet

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The main reason why I didnt suggest java moss is because it is a very messy moss. It grows everywhere and anywhere and you cant really make a carpet with it. It is better for moss trees.

 

[Brookster123]

The main reason why I didnt suggest java moss is because it is a very messy moss. It grows everywhere and anywhere and you cant really make a carpet with it. It is better for moss trees.

Very true, I can attest to its unruly behavior.. i just figured in a low light setting it would grow the fastest..

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[Dallascowboys16]

Java moss is the easiest moss by far and can be grown in toilet it seems. very tough plant. I know ricca is used for carpets often. It is also known as crystalwort.

 

[BBradbury]

Mosses

I'm looking for some low-light moss options to put in my 16G bowfront. I have a few anubias and some java fern lace type that all do well, and would like to work towards a "carpet" of moss.

I'm having a hard time finding a comparison of mosses available. What would be a good choice(s) for low growing, durable, doesn't need extra light or ferts?

hello John...

I keep Christmas and Singapore varieties in my low light, planted tanks. I don't use commercial ferts much, just let the fish do their thing and feed them a good diet.

alphaprobreeders is a good online source.

B

 

[Puckhog429]

Fissidens makes a good carpet


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[JohnRoscoe]

Thanks all, you've given me some more good mosses to look up. Java moss is mentioned a lot, but isn't very tidy, I'd like to find something shorter, so will look into some of the the others mentioned.