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Java moss

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Java moss

Taxiphyllum barbieri

The classic aquarium moss. Shrimp graze on it and fish lay eggs in it.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightLow

CO₂Not needed

GrowthMedium

HeightUp to 5 cm

Temperature20–28 °C

WhereTied to wood or rock

Feeds throughLeaves, from the water

How to keep it

Low to medium light
Good water flow
Trim regularly

Poor flow lets debris build up

Don't bury it. Tie or glue it to wood or rock.

Good with

Animals that leave it alone

Cherry shrimpNeocaridina davidi

Easy3 cm18–28 °C

Amano shrimpCaridina multidentata

Easy3.5 cm20–28 °C

BettaBetta splendens

Easy6.5 cm24–28 °C

Bronze corydorasOsteogaster aenea

Easy7.5 cm22–26 °C

Ember tetraHyphessobrycon amandae

Easy2 cm24–28 °C