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Java moss

Taxiphyllum barbieri

Java moss is a freshwater aquatic plant valued for its ornamental use in planted aquariums.

Principiante 🐟 Cardumen
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5.00 cm
Maximum Size
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40 L
Minimum Tank
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3 años
Lifespan
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Económico
Price Range
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¿Por qué este nivel de dificultad?

Muy resistente y adaptable para principiantes

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Water Parameters

pH 6.8 - 7.8
0 Ácido 7 Neutro 14 Básico
🌡️ Temperatura 22.0° - 28.0°C
10°C Frío 25°C Templado 40°C Caliente
💎 Dureza (GH) 5 - 20 dGH
0 Blanda 15 Media 30 Dura
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Behavior & Personality

Java moss adds plant structure, shelter and aesthetic value to a planted aquarium.

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Temperament
Pacífico
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Social
Cardumen
Activity
Alta
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Aggression
2/10
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Swim Level
Todos
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Minimum Group
6 peces
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Care & Maintenance

Keep Java moss in a stable aquarium and adapt light, trimming and fertilization to its growth rate.

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~15 minutos/día
Estimated daily care time
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Special Requirements

  • Plantas flotantes
  • Escondites
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Common Diseases

  • Podredumbre de aletas
  • Ich
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Feeding

Java moss uses available nutrients in the aquarium and may benefit from regular fertilization depending on the species.

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Diet Type
Omnívoro
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Frequency
3x al día

🥘 Alimentos Preferidos

Escamas Artemia Larvas de mosquito
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Breeding

Propagation of Java moss depends on the species and may occur through division, cuttings, runners or adventitious plantlets.

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Difficulty
Fácil
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Type
Vivíparo
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Sexual Dimorphism

Machos coloridos con aleta caudal grande

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🎯 Curiosidades

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Pueden tener hasta 200 crías por parto

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Los machos tienen colores más vivos