Fissidens sp. "Mini" is a rare and highly sought-after aquatic moss known for its incredibly small, delicate, feather-like fronds. It creeps tightly along surfaces to form a dense, bright green, micro-textured mat.
Why Choose It
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Nano-Tank Perfect: Its miniature scale makes small aquariums look massive and adds intricate, true-to-scale detail to any aquascape.
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Ultra-Compact Growth: Hugs surfaces tightly as it grows, never becoming wild, bushy, or stringy like larger mosses.
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Low Maintenance: As an extremely slow grower, it requires almost zero trimming once established.
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Shrimp Safe-Haven: The tiny, dense foliage is an ideal grazing ground and hiding spot for baby dwarf shrimp.
Planting & Care
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Attachment: Do not bury in the substrate. Use aquarium-safe super glue or very fine thread to secure a thin layer directly to rocks, wood, or stainless steel mesh.
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Upkeep: Because it is so small and slow-growing, it is susceptible to being choked out by algae. Keep your water clean and ensure moderate flow to constantly sweep debris off the fronds.
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Parameter |
Ideal Range |
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Lighting |
Medium to High |
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Temperature |
68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
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Water Flow |
Moderate |
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CO2 |
Highly Recommended (for dense, healthy growth) |
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Placement |
Glued or tied to hardscape |
