Aqua Natural Plant Pod Cameroon Moss Sml
Aqua Natural Plant Pod Cameroon Moss Small
Cameroon Moss (*Plagiochilaceae sp. 'Cameroon') is a popular, easy-to-care-for aquatic plant for aquariums, known for its unique, feathery fronds with large, rounded "leaves" that create a lush, fern-like texture, providing shelter for shrimp and fry while thriving in low-to-medium light and acting as a natural water purifier. It's actually a liverwort, not a true moss, and is highly valued in aquascaping for adding a natural, vibrant green focal point to hardscape like rocks and driftwood.
Key Characteristics & Uses:
Appearance: Bright to deep green, with large, semi-translucent, rounded leaves on long, branching fronds, resembling a tiny Boston Fern.
Aquascaping: Attaches easily to driftwood, rocks, and mesh, creating a dense, forest-like look, or can be grown as a carpet.
Benefits: Offers hiding spots, grazing surfaces, and breeding grounds for shrimp and fish fry; helps filter water and absorb excess nutrients.
Origin: Native to West Africa.
Care Requirements:
Light: Low to moderate; avoid intense light to prevent algae.
CO2: Not essential, works well in low-tech setups.
Water: Hardy and adaptable to various parameters, tolerating warmer temperatures (up to 28°C).
Maintenance: Slow to moderate growth, requiring occasional trimming to shape, but generally low-maintenance.
How to Use:
Attach strands to hardscape using fishing line or cotton thread until it anchors itself.
Ideal for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and creating natural backgrounds or foregrounds.