Live Aquarium Moss: Fissidens Fontanus for Driftwood, Stones, Shrimplet Cover and Low-Tech Planted Tanks

Fissidens Fontanus live aquarium moss brings rich green color and soft, feathery texture to a planted tank. Once attached to driftwood or stones, this delicate moss creates distinctive growth that adds character without demanding a complicated care routine.

It can grow in low-light and low-tech planted tanks, making it a practical choice for aquarists who prefer a simpler setup. CO2 injection and moderate lighting can noticeably change its form and growth speed, so its appearance may vary according to tank conditions.

Key Features

• Soft, feathery fronds provide a delicate texture that stands apart from other aquatic mosses and brings fine detail to an aquascape.
• The moss attaches to aquarium driftwood or stones, allowing pet parents to add living green coverage to established hardscape features.
• Its ability to grow in low light or a low-tech planted tank makes routine care more approachable for aquarists using simpler equipment.
• Established growth forms fuzzy, cushioned patches that give tiny freshwater shrimplets and fry useful places to hide.
• Easy-care growth lets aquarists add texture and shelter while keeping ongoing plant maintenance manageable.

Specifications

• Plant type: Live aquarium moss
• Plant name: Fissidens Fontanus
• Color: Rich green
• Frond texture: Soft and feathery
• Attachment surfaces: Aquarium driftwood or stones
• Lighting: Low light or moderate lighting
• CO2: Injection noticeably affects form and growth speed
• Style options: Small; Stainless Steel Mesh

Choose the Small or Stainless Steel Mesh style to suit your aquascape, then give the moss time to establish into the fuzzy green patches that make Fissidens Fontanus so distinctive.