Vesicularia sp. "Anchor Moss"

Family: Hypnaceae

Genus: Vesicularia

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Low to High

Growth Rate

Slow

Usage

Epiphyte

Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-30°C(opt: Not specified)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

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

"Anchor moss", a species of the genus Vesicularia, was introduced by Bioplast company in Singapore around 2006. It features dense, broad stems that ramify and produce lateral shoots at almost exact right angles. The plant's color is a lighter shade of green compared to other aquarium mosses. When attached to driftwood or rocks, it forms compact cushions with interlinked shoots.