Java Moss (Vesicularia dubyana) for Sale

Java moss is a must for your Amano nature aquarium enthusiast. An easy plant for beginners, Java moss is of Asian origin.  It is a slow growing but very hardy plant that tolerates a wide variety of water conditions.  Light requirements range from very low - very high, pH tolerance 5-9.  Temperature range is 59^oF - 82^oF.  Note, the plant tends to thrive at lower temperatures.  Try to keep your aquarium toward the upper 70's at the warmest.  Here in Florida, our Java moss stock will not grow at temperatures in the high 80's - 90's.  We do not recommend it for those high temperature discus tanks.

Java Moss in the Aquascape

Java moss is a self attaching moss that is best grown when it is encouraged to attach itself to aquarium objects like stones or driftwood.  Spread the moss out onto the driftwood a thin layer and tie it it the driftwood or stones with thin fishing line or cotton thread.  Never tie it on in clumps  (all parts of the java strands need access to water and light or the lower layers will die).  Within a  a month, the line can be removed as the plant takes hold and begins to self propagate along the wood.  

Other Aquatic Mosses..

Another form of Java moss is a variety called Christmas moss.  This variety is more brightly coloured than Java moss and seems to prefer more light.  It also is much more highly branched than java moss and thus requires far less trimming.  It is a truly awesome sight once it is well established on driftwood or stones.

If your aquarium's temperature tends to run high, try Willow moss Fontinalis Antipyretica. Our experience with this self attaching moss confirms it prospers at higher aquarium temperatures. 

We grow dozens of these "Java moss driftwoods" for aquariums.  They are an easy item to add to new aquariums to enhance your aquascape.

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