Phoenix Moss (Fissidens fontanus)

🌿 Phoenix Moss (Fissidens fontanus) – Feather-Like Moss for Aquascaping & Shrimp Tanks

Phoenix Moss, also known as Fissidens fontanus, is a stunning and unique aquatic moss prized for its fine, feather-like fronds that resemble delicate ferns waving underwater. Its compact, bushy growth adds a soft, natural look to planted tanks, making it a favorite among aquascapers who want to create depth, texture, and realism in their layouts.

Whether you're working on a nature-style aquascape, building a moss wall, or enhancing a shrimp tank, Phoenix Moss is a beautiful and versatile choice that thrives in low-tech setups.

✅ Why Choose Phoenix Moss for Your Aquarium?

• 🌱 Feather-Like Texture – soft, intricate growth for a natural forest floor effect

• 🪵 Ideal for Hardscape & Moss Carpets – attaches well to wood, rocks, and mesh

• 🦐 Perfect for Shrimp Tanks – provides biofilm and shelter for shrimp and fry

• 🔆 Low Light Tolerant – thrives in low to medium lighting conditions

• 💧 Low Maintenance & CO₂ Optional – grows well without CO₂ injection

• 🧪 Safe for All Tank Inhabitants – non-toxic and beginner-friendly

🌿 Phoenix Moss Plant Care Guide:

• Scientific Name: Fissidens fontanus

• Light Requirement: Low to Medium

• CO₂: Optional (encourages fuller, faster growth)

• Temperature: 18–25°C

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Placement: Foreground, midground, moss walls, or on hardscape

• Growth Rate: Slow

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One portion of clean, healthy Phoenix Moss (approx. 5x5 cm or similar)

• Carefully packed to ensure freshness and quality during transit

💡 Aquascaping Tips:

• Attach to mesh or driftwood using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe glue

• Great for building moss pads, bonsai trees, moss walls, or small “moss islands”

• Trim occasionally to maintain shape and encourage new growth

• Combine with Weeping Moss or Christmas Moss for layered aquascapes