• Bamboo Stick with Java Moss - Aqua Essentials
  • Bamboo Stick with Java Moss - Aqua Essentials
  • Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials
  • Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials
  • Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials
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Bamboo Stick with Java Moss

Natural bamboo tube with live Java Moss — shrimp shelter

£9.99
£9.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name: Java Moss

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 2 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Dimensions (cm):

Description

A natural bamboo tube pre-grown with Java moss, creating an unusual vertical planted feature that combines the clean cylindrical form of bamboo with the soft trailing texture of live moss. The combination is a popular choice in Japanese-influenced aquarium styles — the bamboo provides a distinctive natural aesthetic while the Java moss adds organic softness and valuable texture for shrimp and small fish.

Java moss is one of the easiest aquarium plants available. It grows in low light without CO2 injection and tolerates a wide range of water conditions. The moss provides shelter and grazing surface for shrimp and fry, and over time it may spread further along the bamboo surface and onto adjacent areas of the tank.

The moss is pre-established on the bamboo so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. The bamboo can be positioned upright, angled, or laid flat depending on the aesthetic you want. Well suited to aquariums of 20 litres and above and particularly effective in shrimp tanks and nature-style aquascapes.
Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials
Bamboo Stick with Java Moss - Aqua Essentials
Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials
Bamboo Stick with Java Moss Aqua Essentials

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is bamboo safe for aquarium use?

Yes — the bamboo used here is aquarium-safe and non-toxic to fish and shrimp. It may release minimal tannins initially which is harmless.

Does the moss need CO2 or specialist lighting?

No — Java moss is one of the most low-tech plants available and grows under standard aquarium lighting without CO2.

Will shrimp use it?

Yes — shrimp are naturally attracted to the moss surface for grazing and will also shelter inside or around the bamboo tube.

Do I need to do anything when it arrives?

No — just rinse and place it in the aquarium in whatever position you prefer. The moss is pre-established and ready to go.

Will the moss spread?

Over time, yes. Java moss gradually extends its growth and may spread beyond the bamboo onto adjacent surfaces.