Aquarium plants Aquascaping with Christmas Moss
Christmas moss is a simple plant to grow in your aquascape
and is an excellent addition to hardscapes and Dutch style aquariums. In
addition to enhancing the health of your aquarium, the unique leaf and branch
pattern of Christmas moss create an interesting texture and depth to foliage or
makes an exceptional statement piece in otherwise bare hardscapes.
How to care for your Christmas Moss
Christmas moss is very easy to grow, flourishing with or
without light. Although not as hardy as the more common ‘java moss,’ it
requires little CO2. Regular pruning will help keep Christmas moss tight-knit
and dense. This moss can grow up to ten centimeters tall and should not be kept
in dry conditions or in hot scorching light.
Benefits of keeping Christmas Moss
This is one of the most sought after mosses in the
aquascaping community, forming dense, bright green leaves in a triangular
‘pine-like’ branch structure. Christmas
moss can add an unexpected element and texture to your aquascape,
filling in gaps and creating a contrasting living backdrop.
The benefit of Aquatic Moss
EASY TO MAINTAIN - You do not need any extra Co2 or special
lighting. For maintenance, you can trim this plant every few weeks or leave it
to grow into a wild looking moss forest for your fish to hide out
FOOD SOURCE FOR
SHRIMP AND FRY - This moss can harbor infusorians. These are minute organisms
that are a vital first food for newborn fry. Shrimp may also like to feed off
the microorganisms on the moss wall.
SOFT AND COMFORTING FOR FISH - This moss is not only
beautiful but practical too. It will provide a safe place for shrimp, fry, and
betta to hide in when they feel stressed. This is especially useful in a
breeding tank.
CREATE A MOSS WALL OR MOSS CARPET - Sandwich this lush piece
of aquatic moss in between plastic or metal mesh, this will create an
attractive, green backdrop in your aquarium.
PROVIDES SOME OXYGEN - Like plants in general, moss sucks up
CO2 and release oxygen in the water. If you don’t like noisy air stones, this
moss is a great addition to help you oxygenate your tank. Small Aquarium
SUCKS UP NITRATES , AMMONIA AND OTHER NASTIES, ALSO HELP TO
REDUCE ALGAE - Byproducts of fish waste, nitrates are harmless to most healthy
fish under 30ppm, but as their numbers increase over time, they can stress and
kill your fish. It’s usually not a large amount. Still, any nitrate absorbent
is a benefit to your tank’s ecosystem.
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