Java Moss
Most common moss in the trade. Forms shaggy, irregular masses on any surface.
Care: tie to driftwood or rock with thread. Trim with scissors. Tolerates 65–85°F.
Christmas Moss
Branched, frond-like growth resembles tiny pine trees. More attractive than Java but slower.
Care: same as Java moss. Best in 70–80°F, moderate light.
Flame Moss
Grows upward in spiral, twisted shoots. Tall and dramatic.
Care: tie to driftwood. Slow growth. Cooler water (68–78°F) preferred.
Weeping Moss
Strands grow downward from attachment point — looks like a miniature weeping willow.
Care: attach to driftwood overhang for the weeping effect. Slow growth.
Peacock Moss
Iridescent blue-green sheen under good lighting. Branched growth pattern.
Care: requires moderate light to develop iridescence. Slower than Java.
Susswassertang
Technically a fern (not a moss) but treated as one. Branched, leafy growth pattern. Floats freely or attaches loosely.
Excellent shrimp habitat. Slow growth.
Attachment Methods
Tie with cotton thread (dissolves in 2–3 months after moss attaches).
Super glue gel (cyanoacrylate): instant bond, safe for plants and fish.
Mesh wraps: good for moss walls and carpets.
Algae on Moss
Mosses are slow growing — easily overgrown by hair algae or BBA in high-light tanks.
Prevention: keep light moderate, dose Excel, add Amano shrimp.