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Datasheet
| Aquarium Compatible | yes |
| Plant Outdoor | unknown |
| Plant Emersed Growth | yes |
| Plant Growth | slow |
| Temperature Tolerance | 18°C / 64.40°F - 30°C / 86.00°F |
| Temperature | 22°C / 71.60°F - 28°C / 82.40°F |
| Light | low-high |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | 10-50mg/lmg/l |
| Phosphate (PO43-) | 0.1-3mg/lmg/l |
| Potassium (K+) | 5-30mg/lmg/l |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.01-0.5mg/lmg/l |
General Description
Fissidens splachnobryoides, belonging to the Fissidens genus in the Fissidentaceae family, is a small moss known for its dense low-growing mats made up of short shoots. Commonly referred to as "Doormat Moss," it is widely spread in the Asian tropics, thriving in moist soil and even in flowerpots.
Aquarium Suitability
This moss, introduced into aquaristics in Singapore, is suitable for aquariums, particularly in nano tanks, where it can be used as an epiphyte on hardscape, in the midground or foreground, and grown in groups. It is considered to have a medium level of difficulty for cultivation.
Demands and Hardiness
Fissidens splachnobryoides has a slow growth rate and requires a range of water conditions including low to high lighting, 0.01-0.5mg/l of iron (Fe), 10-50mg/l of nitrate (NO3-), 0.1-3mg/l of phosphate (PO43-), and 5-30mg/l of potassium (K+). It thrives in temperatures between 22-28°C but can tolerate temperatures ranging from 18-30°C.
Aquascaping & Usage
In aquascaping, Fissidens splachnobryoides adds a unique texture and appearance to the aquarium, especially when utilized in nano tanks as a foreground or midground plant. Its epiphytic nature allows it to be creatively incorporated into hardscape designs.
Propagation
Propagation of Fissidens splachnobryoides can be done through splitting and cutting off daughter plants, making it relatively easy to propagate for expanding its presence in the aquarium.
Habitat and Distribution
The natural habitat of Fissidens splachnobryoides includes the Asian tropics where it thrives on moist soil and occasionally in flowerpots. It is important to note that the identification of this moss has varied, with some authors considering it synonymous with Fissidens maceratus or F. flaccidus.