This stem plant that looks like bamboo is not a grass. It comes from Asia, where it often grows in rice fields. Growth is upright, but the plant branches willingly when cut back. The leaf is light green, approx. 1 cm wide and 3-5 cm long. The tip of the stem turns reddish when exposed to CO2 and bright light.
Due to rapid growth, the longest shoots require regular pruning and some of the tops can be replanted, to maintain a beautiful and varied plant group.
Murdannia keisak
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Divide the moss into thin portions and attach it to rock or wood with thread or aquarium-safe glue. Thin layers receive better circulation and usually grow more evenly.
Most aquarium mosses grow without added CO₂, but steady CO₂, balanced nutrition and stable lighting can produce denser growth.
Trim regularly and remove loose pieces and debris. Good circulation around the moss reduces trapped dirt that can inhibit growth.
Yes, moss provides a large biofilm grazing area and fine hiding places for shrimplets. Always check that the plant is clean before adding it to the aquarium.
