Ornamental Water Plants Java Moss
One of the simplest ways to decorate a room is to add an 'Aquarium' at home. Unfortunately, the aquarium does not absolutely immediately turn your home into an aesthetic and attractive one.
Because to make it so attractive, you need to add ornamental water plants. Currently, there are quite a lot of ornamental water plants that you can choose from.
And what is no less important is that these ornamental plants not only make the appearance of your aquarium and home more beautiful, but can help the aquarium filter system for water filtration. One plant that is highly recommended for you to choose is Java moss.
Because when compared to other ornamental water plants, Java moss is fairly good for the ecosystem in your aquarium.
Because besides being able to help the filtering system, it can also provide oxygen or an aeration system for live biota in the aquarium.
In fact, the existing fish will make this plant their home. For more details, here are some complete explanations.
Get to know Java Moss
This ornamental water plant is one of the most popular plants used for aquariums. And it is often the choice of many people because of its simple and easy maintenance.
This beautiful plant tends to grow on rock or wood that floats. Which when placed into the aquarium, it will be located at the bottom of the aquarium, so it can be a protector for newborn fish.
Interestingly, this plant can grow with various light intensities, can be placed with high, low, or even medium light.
For the temperature itself ranging from 21 to 32 degrees. Thus, we can see for ourselves, how flexible Jva moss is.
The Latin name for Java Moss is Taxiphyllum barbieri, and is a genus of Vesicularia. In addition, it also belongs to the category of productive mosses. This plant comes from the Southeast Asian region.
For the appearance itself is quite amazing. Especially if you apply it to the bottom of the aquarium. You can also place this plant like an expanse like a carpet in an aquarium.
Thus, the display will look more attractive, and as if making a fantasy like a savanna in water. Or, you can also remember this plant to a twig using thread.
So that it has the appearance of a tree with lush leaves. If you can actually operate it in another form, it will be much better.
Its stunning appearance is also one of the reasons why Java Moss is a favorite for aquarium lovers and ornamental water plants.
Compatibility with Fish
Java Moss Has a uniqueness that is different from other plants. That is compatible with almost all types of fish. And almost all the fish won't eat it.
And what's no less interesting is that even the very hungry koi fish don't want to eat it, as if letting this plant still look elegant in the aquarium.
Not only that, some very active fish movements don't necessarily make this ornamental plant die. It looks beautiful, easy to maintain, flexible, has excellent durability, of course there is no reason not to choose Java moss.
Is it? So, for those of you who don't like to be bothered, don't like complicated things, of course this ornamental plant is a very good alternative.
Usually, fish farmers will toss moss into the pond, the size of an adult's fistful for nesting fish when laying eggs. Because when the child is born, this plant will be a hiding place for the children of the fish.
In fact, the clumps will also create a special microscopic environment or its own. What is a microscopic circle? So, what is meant by this microscopic circle is a place to live for micro-organisms that can be a source of food for small fish.
Especially for fish that have just hatched. This is really cool. It can be a source of oxygen, it can also absorb ammonia levels and a place to live for aggressive fish.
Characteristics of Java Moss Ornamental Plants
Before choosing this one ornamental plant, you need to know its characteristics first. Because then, of course, it will make it easier for you to do many things.
Well, this Taxiphyllum plant has a very cool character, because it is not fussy at all. He is the type who easily adapts to the surrounding environment.
In addition, you also don't need to do special 'complicated' treatments, because Taxiphyllum doesn't need it. So it is very worth it to decorate all aquariums at home. In addition, this plant can also live with a variety of water and nutrients.
Its forked leaves will stick very easily to rocks, wood, or anything they can reach and wrap around. However, it is a typical plant that is a bit slow to grow. And to speed up its growth a little, you need to provide good lighting for it.
This Java Moss plant will grow spreadly, both vertically and horizontally in each layer. If you provide a proper and good filtering system, of course he will keep this Jva clean and free from various impurities that will stick to his body.
So, you need to choose a quality aquarium filtration system. In order for this plant to reproduce perfectly, you can trim the leaf branches. And based on various experiences, there are those who find a unique phenomenon, that the rest of these plants can also become plants.
The planting process is also very easy. You only need to put it into the aquarium object using a thread or fishing line. Then apply this plant by attaching it to the aquarium object.
And just wait a few weeks. Then it will start sticking to the object that you have provided. Until the thread or fishing line will be covered. Or, if you don't want to use rope or thread, you can clip this hand between 2 wire mesh for Java Moss media.
Java Moss Price
Maybe, by knowing the advantages, characteristics, and how to plant it, you will think that the price is quite expensive. Is it? Take it easy, all the beauty and advantages possessed by Java Moss do not necessarily make the price expensive.
And usually, the price will adjust to the size you buy. For the cheapest price is usually priced from Rp. 8,000 only. That's for the little ones. while for the amount only Rp. 45,000 lol.
So cheap isn't it? Of course, this price is far from your imagination right? Quiet. Prepare only Rp. 50,000, then you can get this large plant.
Conclusion
For those of you who are going to start or are building an Aquascape, you definitely need basic plants/carpets or ornamental plants. So that the appearance of the aquarium will look greener and alive. And, Java Moss can be one of your options to plant it in Aquascape.
With easy and simple maintenance, it's also not expensive, it will definitely trigger you to be more enthusiastic in taking care of it. Okay, maybe that's all the author's discussion about Java Moss, hopefully it can increase your knowledge and references Aqua Friends. Thank you.
So what are you waiting for, let's provide Java Moss for your aquascape at home. May be useful.
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