In the aquascape, this plant is commonly used as rock or driftwood cover to produce a natural feel in the aquarium. This plant grows slowly, but if tied properly, it can be a stunning moss to display in the aquascape. The proper method to tie Fissidens Fontanus is to separate each fronds of the plant and lay them piece by piece in a parallel pattern. After a while, the fronds will grow outwards and produce a dense mat of Fissidens.
Fissidens Fontanus – Plant Profile:
Position: Epiphyte, Moss wall, Foreground (fronds planted into substrate)
Hardiness: Easy
Lighting Requirement: Low
Plant Structure: Moss
Origin: U.S.A.
pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 23 – 28° Celsius
Size: Infinite (keeps growing longer)
Growth Rate: Slow
Emersed Culture: Yes
Price: Moderate to expensive (usually tied to a 5 x 5 cm wire mesh)
