Fissidens fontanus (Phoenix) Moss

Phoenix Moss is a moss-have addition for anyone wanting to add lush elegance and a soft, feather-like texture to their underwater landscape. This gorgeous green plant features delicate fronds that look just like the downy feathers of baby birds, adding brightness and a beautiful three-dimensional depth to any tank. It is highly adaptable and virtually maintenance-free once settled, happily anchoring itself to rocks, driftwood, or even directly into your substrate without the usual headache of constant re-tying.

Key Features & Benefits

• Delicate, feathery fronds add a soft organic texture that makes hardscape look naturally aged.

• Versatile growth habit easily grips substrate, rocks, and wood with strong root-like rhizoids.

• Incredibly resilient and low-maintenance once established, making it a stress-free choice for any skill level.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Press the golfball-sized portion gently into your substrate, or secure it to your hardscape using dark thread or dabs of aquarium-safe superglue gel.

• Tip: Keep your aquarium temperature on the cooler side, ideally around 77°F, as this species prefers slightly cooler water to stay looking its best.

• Give the moss an occasional light haircut with sharp aquascaping shears to keep its shape neat, compact, and perfectly balanced.

• Propagate your patch in seconds by cutting or pulling a small clump apart and anchoring it to a new surface in your tank.

• Add CO2 injection if you want to accelerate growth and unlock the most intense, eye-popping green coloration possible.