Java moss

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Java Moss (Taxiphyllum barbieri) is a common aquarium moss belonging to the Hypnaceae family. It attaches to rocks and roots and to driftwood. It is a slow starter until it has established itself.

Java Moss does not require any special attention. It accepts all kind of waters, even weakly brackish, and all kind of light qualities at a wide range of temperature, though it has been observed growing better at low temperatures. It is a low light plant and makes a great foreground plant. It grows so well it is banned in some areas of USA. In aquariums you should plant it somewhere where there is good water current because debris gets stuck on it easily and gives it a brown fuzzy appearance. Some shrimp like to tear the miniture leaves on it to eat.