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Giant willow moss

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

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Fontinalis antipyretica var. gigantea is a variety of willow moss characterized by its large and wide leaves with an obtuse tip, growing at wider angles on the stem. It typically thrives in stagnant or slow-flowing waters, often found in shaded lakes in woodland areas.

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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