Tropica 003E Tissue Culture - Leptodictyum riparium

Tropica 003E Tissue Culture - Leptodictyum riparium

Tropica 003E Tissue Culture - Leptodictyum riparium is a live aquatic moss for freshwater aquariums, valued for its unusual, wispy look and its usefulness as brood care and cover. It is an undemanding choice for beginners and for anyone setting up a nano aquarium.

Key Benefits

• Creates a unique effect in the aquarium, with an intense, slightly transparent green colour.
• Often used as brood care and cover, giving fry and shy livestock somewhere to hide.
• Slender, upright growth habit that tolerates both high and low temperatures.
• Undemanding and easy to keep, so generally a good plant for beginners.
• Can adhere to rocks and tree roots in the aquarium.
• Vigorous, rapid growth fills space quickly.

About This Moss

Leptodictyum riparium is often called "stringy moss". It is found throughout most of the world but is thought to have originated in Europe. It is popular in nano aquariums, where its fine, slender growth suits smaller layouts.

How to Use

• Let the moss adhere to rocks and tree roots in the aquarium.
• Growth is both vigorous and rapid, so trim it regularly to keep it tidy.
• Provide low light and low CO2, which is all this moss asks for.

Suitable For

• Beginners who want a unique effect in the aquarium.
• Nano aquariums.
• Aquarists who want brood care and cover for fry or shy livestock.

Specifications

• Origin: Cosmopolitan
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 3 - 10+
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Low

What's Included

• One Tropica 003E Tissue Culture - Leptodictyum riparium. Please note this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leptodictyum riparium good for beginners?
Yes. It is an undemanding, easy moss and is generally a good plant for beginners who want a unique effect in the aquarium.

Does it need CO2 or strong lighting?
No. Both its light demand and its CO2 requirement are rated Low.

Where can I attach it in my aquarium?
It can adhere to rocks and tree roots in the aquarium.

Will it need regular trimming?
Yes. Growth is both vigorous and rapid, so regular trimming is required to keep it in check.

Is it suitable for a nano aquarium?
Yes. This moss is popular in nano aquariums and is often used as brood care and cover.

Can it cope with temperature changes?
Leptodictyum riparium tolerates both high and low temperatures, which makes it adaptable across a range of aquarium set-ups.

When can I expect delivery?

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