Vesicularia cf. montagnei "Krabi"

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General Description

Vesicularia cf. montagnei "Krabi" is a moss species belonging to the Hypnaceae family, discovered in the calcareous lakes near Krabi, Thailand. Initially thought to be related to Vesicularia montagnei, its exact species remains unidentified. The moss closely resembles Vesicularia sp. "Mini Christmas Moss" but has stiffer shoots. Its dense, delicately branched shoots firmly attach to rocks and driftwood with rhizoids.

Aquarium Suitability

This moss is suitable for aquariums, especially in hardwater tanks due to its origin from a high carbonate hardness lake in Thailand. It is marked as an easy plant to care for in aquariums, with a slow growth rate.

Demands and Hardiness

Water Conditions:- pH Value: 5-8- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 10-40mg/l- Carbonate Hardness: 0-21- Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/l- Nitrate (NO3-): 10-50mg/l- Phosphate (PO43-): 0.1-3mg/l- Potassium (K+): 5-30mg/l- Temperature Tolerance: 15-30°C- Light: Low-High

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Aquascaping & Usage

Vesicularia cf. montagnei "Krabi" is an ideal choice for aquascaping as an epiphyte, thriving on hardscape like rocks and driftwood. It is also suitable for nano tanks and as a plant for spawning activities.

Propagation

The propagation of Vesicularia cf. montagnei "Krabi" is relatively straightforward, involving methods such as splitting and cutting off daughter plants to create new growth.

Habitat and Distribution

This moss species is native to the lakes surrounding Krabi, a region in southern Thailand. Growing in calcareous waters, it is well-suited for aquariums with similar hardwater conditions.