Java Moss (Vesicularia Dubyana)

Java Moss (Vesicularia Dubyana)
Common Name Java Moss Origin Southeast Asia Substrate None needed – anchors to wood or rocks Fertilizers Usually not needed but are beneficial Lighting Low light okay, medium better Threats Apple snails, copper, large cichlids Water Not picky, even brackish
Java moss is a easy plant for beginners, Java moss is of Asian origin. It is a slow growing but a very hardy plant that tolerates a wide variety of water conditions. Light requirements range from very low - very high, pH tolerance 5-9. Temperature range is 59F - 82F. Java moss is a self attaching moss that is best grown when it is encouraged to attach itself to aquarium objects like stones or driftwood. Spread the moss out onto the driftwood a thin layer and tie it to the driftwood or stones with thin fishing line or cotton thread. Within a month, the line can be removed as the plant takes hold and begins to self propagate along the wood or stone.

Common Name
Java Moss
Origin
Southeast Asia
Substrate
None needed – anchors to wood or rocks
Fertilizers
Usually not needed but are beneficial
Lighting
Low light okay, medium better
Threats
Apple snails, copper, large cichlids
Water
Not picky, even brackish

Java moss is a easy plant for beginners, Java moss is of Asian origin. It is a slow growing but a very hardy plant that tolerates a wide variety of water conditions. Light requirements range from very low - very high, pH tolerance 5-9. Temperature range is 59F - 82F. Java moss is a self attaching moss that is best grown when it is encouraged to attach itself to aquarium objects like stones or driftwood. Spread the moss out onto the driftwood a thin layer and tie it to the driftwood or stones with thin fishing line or cotton thread. Within a month, the line can be removed as the plant takes hold and begins to self propagate along the wood or stone.