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Christmas Moss
Vesicularia montagnei
Branching moss for wood or stone; trim to keep the triangular growth compact.
LightLow–Medium
CO₂Not required
DifficultyEasy
PlacementAquarium
Position and planting
Attach to wood or stone where appropriate, and keep rhizomes exposed rather than burying them.
Branching moss for wood or stone; trim to keep the triangular growth compact.
Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition
Light: Low–Medium. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.
Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.
Keeping it healthy
Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.