Java Moss (Vesicularia Dubyana)

Java Moss is one of the best aquarium plants or aquatic mosses for beginners and those who are looking for an easy aquatic plant for a low-tech planted aquarium. Well-regarded for its unmatched resilience, Java Moss will grow in nearly any freshwater aquarium. Its deep green color and fine fronds soften aquascapes, creating a lush, natural forest-like appearance in planted aquariums. Its adaptability makes it a top aquarium moss for low-tech aquariums, where it can grow without CO2 injection or intense lighting. Alternatively, Java Moss is great for shrimp tanks, breeding setups and more as its growing style provides the perfect habitat for coverage and security.

Java Moss is also commonly used to cover small stones for aquascaping accents in planted aquariums. Aquarium mosses also make great makeshift foliage for bonsai driftwood to produce underwater tree aquascapes and more. The addition of CO2 injection and higher lighting will encourage faster and more robust growth. Once established, Java Moss may need routine maintenance to prevent it from overtaking the aquarium. We recommend pulling or removing manually. If using aquascaping tools, try turning off the filter as aquarium moss will grow anywhere it lands!

Approximate size per small portion is golfball while large portion is softball.

Common Name	Java Moss / Vesicularia Dubyana
Care	Easy
Lighting	Low to Medium
CO2	Optional
Suggested Placement	Attached to rock or wood
Propagation	Cut or pull apart
Growth Rate	Varies
Height	Varies