Java Moss Mat
$9.99
Skip to product information
Java Moss Mat
$9.99
- Easy care with low light
- Good cover for small fish and shrimp
- Metal grid wraps around decor
Can’t grow plants? Add this practically indestructible plant to your aquarium and finally enjoy dense, luscious growth. This beginner-friendly plant is easy to grow and tolerant of mistakes. This moss is attached to a flexible wire grid that sinks to the ground or can be wrapped around decor to instantly add a naturalistic element to any aquarium. The thick moss provides a natural spawning spot for breeding fish and offers excellent cover for baby fish and shrimp.
- Scientific Name: Vesicularia sp.
- Native To: Southeast Asia
- Skill Level: Easy
- Placement: Place on substrate or wrap around decor
- Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
- CO2 Requirement: None
- Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green liquid fertilizer
- Propagation: Cut the moss in half and split into two plants
***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***
How to Plant Java Moss
Your Java moss mat can be used in a variety of different ways:
1. Set the mat on top of substrate to start a carpet.
2. Wrap the mat around decor (such as driftwood or rock) to enhance any surface.
In time, Java moss will grab hold of and cover any desired surface. If growth becomes too dense, trim with scissors.
How to Grow Java Moss
— Java moss care is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. Too much light may cause excess algae growth, so if you are using a brighter light, consider placing the moss further away from the light or under the shade of taller or floating plants.
— Why is my java moss melting? This plant is grown out of the water at the farm. Once the plants arrive to us, we begin the process of converting them to their underwater form. The plant you receive may be half-converted and still need time to adjust to life under water. To help speed up the transition, provide plenty of light and nutrients to encourage new, bright green growth to sprout from the tips.
— Why is my java moss turning yellow or brown? It may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate.
— How to trim java moss: If the java moss has dying fronds or the mossy strands are becoming too unruly, trim them off with a pair of scissors.
For more details, read this care guide on java moss.
How to Propagate Java Moss
Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut off a clump and split the moss into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal, either by weighing it down on the substrate or attaching it to hardscape using super glue gel or sewing thread.
Notes
— Mat size: 2.75 x 2.75 inches
1
Easiest Plant to Grow
2
Comes Attached to a Metal Grid
3
We Include Heat Packs and Liners Free of Charge
You May Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
SHIPPING POLICY
We process and ship out 98%+ of our shipments next business day.
Live plants will ship using an appropriate service and typically arrive in 2 to 5 business days. Transit times do not include weekends, holidays, or weather delays. To avoid delays in the shipping network we recommend
ordering live plants on Saturdays and Sundays for a Monday ship out.
Dry goods such as fish food, medication, filtration products, etc. can be ordered any day and will ship the next business day with an appropriate service. Typical shipping times are 1 to 7 business day transit time,
depending on delivery location.
Faster shipping options available at checkout for an additional charge.
Alaska and Hawaii have a $17.99 surcharge. We do not ship to Puerto Rico currently.
90 DAY RETURN POLICY
90 Day Return Policy
At Aquarium Co-Op, our goal is to have satisfied customers. We make every effort to inform our customers about how our products work, and what is
to be expected. We recognize that sometimes a product may not completely
meet the expectations of a customer. We take pride in having a
no-hassle 90 day return policy. If you have purchased an item and are not
satisfied, we
will take it back.
To start a return, email our customer service team at shipping@aquariumcoop.com. Please note that the shipping cost of returning an item is not covered by Aquarium Co-Op.
Items being returned may be sent to:
Aquarium Co-Op
Shipping Team
800 Enterprise Dr.
Lexington, KY 40510
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Email: Shipping@aquariumcoop.com
Contact form: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/pages/contact-us
Visit our physical store:
Aquarium Co-Op
9661 Firdale Ave
Edmonds, Wa 98020
Send mail to our Warehouse:
Aquarium Co-Op Warehouse
800 Enterprise Drive
Lexington Ky, 40510