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Vesicularia sp. "Creeping Moss"

Family: Hypnaceae
Genus: Vesicularia

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte
Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-30°C(opt: Not specified)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Vesicularia creeping moss is a type of moss with a sprawling growth habit. Its species has not been identified and it can be easily mistaken for other related species, such as V. dubyana and V. montagnei. The leaves are wide oval in shape and have short tips, similar to those of V. montagnei, but with narrower cells.

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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