Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
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The original easy moss — adaptable, shrimp-friendly, beginner proof
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Growth rate: Slow
Common name: Java Moss
Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock
Grows up to (cm):
Portion Size: 10x7cm
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Taxiphyllum barbieri, universally known as Java moss, is the most widely grown aquarium moss in the world — and for good reason. It produces dense, irregular branching with small dark green oval leaves that cover any surface it attaches to, creating the naturally overgrown softened texture that is fundamental to planted aquascaping. Attached to wood or rock it integrates hardscape naturally into the layout. Allowed to grow freely it produces thick cushions or trailing curtains of green.
Java moss is among the easiest plants in the hobby. It grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and adapts to almost any water conditions — soft or hard water, acidic or neutral pH, and temperatures from 15 to 30°C. It benefits from occasional trimming to keep growth compact and bushy. Shrimp and small fish use it extensively for grazing and shelter, making it one of the most functionally valuable plants in any tank.
Supplied as a loose portion for attaching to your choice of wood, rock, or mesh. Secure with fine thread or aquarium-safe glue and allow several weeks to establish before removing the thread. Alternatively, place loosely on the substrate and allow it to spread and anchor naturally over time. Effective in aquariums of 10 litres and above.
1. Slow growing
Mosses are well known for being relaltively easy to grow. Due to the fact they are slow growing, it means demands are low. This means less light, less fertilisers and less care.
2. Not too much light please
Because all mosses are slow growing, you can't force them to grow quicker. So brighter light and loads of CO2 won't turbo charge them - actually you'll just end up stressing them out. Whilst some will always grow faster than others, mosses take time to get to the stage you want them to be. Patience.
3. Trimming is beneficial
Like all plants, mosses need trimming with a shaprt pair of scissors so don't hold back. Avoid them getting leggy, trim them to keep their shape and they will reward you with better growth which is a deeper green and dense.
Customers praised this aquatic moss for its "fantastic quality" and vibrant green color. The moss "grows really well" and adapts quickly to aquariums. Reviewers appreciated the generous portions and quick delivery. One customer noted it arrived in "too many small pieces," but overwhelmingly shoppers reported healthy, fresh moss that "looks great" in tanks.
Fantastic quality and delivery.👌🏽 Just ordered more!
looked very clean and fresh, quick delivery
Arrived quickly. Was slightly smaller than expected so glad I ordered two.
As described and arrived in good time
In perfect condition
It growing nicely.
Plant’s always received in perfect conditions .
Great quality.
Grows really well
Arrived really fresh, vibrant green and still going strong after a week in my tank.
Good sized tub of moss, it was really lush and is doing well in our tank.
Great product looks amazing
Strong and healthy moss.Arrived well protected against damage and very quick.
Fast delivery and as described. I have bought moss from other companies and it’s arrived brown and not healthy. The moss arrived as pictured, vibrantly green and healthy. Made a lovely addition to the planted tanks
Java moss, I purchased 3 tubs of this moss for my shrimp tank, I glued them to the shrimp tubes and the substrate and all have taken hold. They all look healthy and starting to spread. Well worth the money.
Plenty to propagate and good value
Prompt service and excellent quality.
More moss than i expected and looked green and fresh. Was well grown and matted together making tying to my bonsai tree easy. A month later the java moss has grown and looks healthy.
Going to buy more.
Hi yes very good I’m very pleased with the delivery and price. Thanks
Good plants growing already in my tank. Quick delivery meant the plants did not suffer.
Tied this to some bogwood and it seems to be growing very well.
I split this up and glued it to some bogwood and a couple of large pebbles, after a few weeks it has taken nicely and has plenty of new growth.
Arrived in excellent condition, already started to establish itself in my aquarium. I have been working away and kept some wet in a plastic container for later use - wasn't really expecting it to survive, but it is still a healthy green and showing growth - indestructible!
Really nice piece of moss. Attached to wood in the tank and it growing really well. Very happy with this product.
Great moss. Adapts quickly to my aquarium and growing faster than I thought.
all fresh good box well sealed and going strong
Healthy Moss and now all over my rocks & wood!
Best moss iv ever seen thanks
Well packed, plenty of it and top condition
Beautiful and looks great.
Arrived well packed and fresh in good time. Growing well in my tank. Very pleased. Austin
A decent gealthy clump of moss well packaged. Have attached to large bog wood to grow. On
Yes — it is one of the easiest aquarium plants available. It tolerates low light, no CO2, and a wide range of water conditions. Ideal for beginners.
No — Java moss grows well without CO2 in low to medium light. It is suitable for low-tech aquariums of all sizes.
Secure it with fine thread or aquarium-safe glue and allow several weeks to anchor itself. The thread can then be removed.
Yes, Java moss is one of the best plants for shrimp. It provides grazing surface, shelter for juveniles, and biofilm that shrimp feed on constantly.
Yes — Java moss absorbs nitrates and other nutrients, helping to stabilise water quality while providing natural planted cover.
