Javanese moss in your aquarium

The native land of Javanese moss is Malaysia, Java and India. This moss was first brought to us in 1960. Outwardly this plant resembles a disorderly accumulation of branches that grow in different directions. But in fact, the structure of the moss is very organized. When the javan grows, it can form beautiful bushes that look best on snags or rocks.

Javanese moss in the aquarium creates amazing in its beauty compositions. At the same time, moss can be practicallyany conditions. It can perfectly develop in water with any rigidity and temperature (but do not forget that certain conditions should still be created for the Javanese). Under adverse conditions Javanese moss can only slow down its growth and change its color from emerald green to dark green.

Javanese moss: content

It can not be said that it is too difficult to take care of a Javanese. Each plant has its own peculiarities of content, which is in your aquarium. First, let's talk about the ideal conditions for a Javanese.

Javanese moss grows well in any water, but nevertheless, it has its own preferences. Javanese prefers water with a pH level of 5.8-8.0. The water temperature should vary from 18 to 30 ° C. As you can see, the conditions for keeping Javanese moss can be any. The main thing is that the water in the aquarium is necessarily clean.

The fact is that Dirty water in the aquarium begins to develop other algae. These algae will greatly oppress Javanese moss. Javanec will not only lose his attractive appearance, but soon he will also die. And all because of the fact that he is oppressed by other vegetation.

Also it is necessary to watch, that in Javanese moss did not remain slices of food. Pisces will find it very difficult to reach them. As a result, organic will accumulate in Javanese, which will lead to the development of unwanted algae in an aquarium, for example, a black beard.

In the rest, Javanese moss is unpretentious. It can grow in any light (exceptbright). Also, the Javanese tolerates a prolonged absence of light, in which other plants simply die. By itself, Javanese moss can grow not only in water, but also on its surface. And very often this moss can also be found in greenhouses, where after adaptation it can grow very well with air humidity of only 60-70%. By the way, the surface form of Javanese moss looks much better than underwater. On the surface form of moss there is no algal fouling. Therefore, from time to time, try to keep the yavanec outside the water.

We will tell now, how to plant Javanese moss. Javanese is attached to driftwood by smallroots, which grow on branches as they grow. To attach the moss to the snag, the branches of the Javanese are sufficiently wrapped with a strong line or thick thread. In a few weeks the Yavanese will fully adhere to the snag. In the future, the thread can be removed.

From time to time, try to prune javanese and remove twigs, on which other algae begin to settle. You can also thin out some Javanese moss, if you want to plant it. Even a small twig can grow very quickly into a beautiful bush. The main thing is that it is attached to anything.

Javanese moss on a snag is not only an excellent decoration of your aquarium. This plant is loved by many fish breeders, since In moss, fry can hide, which increases their chances of survival in a common aquarium. Also in the moss in a very large number breed infusoria, which are the main source of food for fry in the early days of their lives.