Fontinalis antipyretica

Fontinális antipyrética

Family: Fontinalaceae

Genus: Fontinalis

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Low to High

Growth Rate

Medium

Usage

Epiphyte

Plant for Spawning

Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-26°C(opt: 16°C)

CO2

15-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Fontinalis antipyretica, or willow moss, is widely distributed across the northern hemisphere and can be found in various flowing and stagnant water bodies. This species exhibits variability in appearance depending on its growth conditions, with some forms retaining distinct differences even when cultivated under the same conditions. Several varieties have been described, including F. antipyretica var. gigantea.