{"product_id":"us-fissiden","title":"US Fissidens | Fissidens fontanus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens (Fissidens fontanus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoenix Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium mosses, admired for its delicate, feather-like fronds, vibrant green colour and elegant growth pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many traditional aquarium mosses, US Fissidens develops distinctive, fan-shaped fronds resembling miniature phoenix feathers. Its slow, compact growth makes it an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshrimp tanks, nano aquariums, planted tanks and detailed aquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens is especially attractive when attached to driftwood or rocks, where it gradually develops into lush green cushions that add natural texture and depth to an aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy US Fissidens Is Excellent for Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUShrimpHome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we particularly value aquarium mosses for their ability to provide natural grazing surfaces and shelter for freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fine, layered fronds of US Fissidens create an excellent environment for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiofilm and beneficial microorganisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to develop. These provide natural grazing opportunities for Cherry Shrimp, Caridina Shrimp and newly hatched shrimplets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dense growth also offers hiding places for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby shrimp (shrimplets):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Providing shelter and access to natural food sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly moulted shrimp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offering protection while their new exoskeleton hardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerried females:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creating sheltered areas where they can retreat when disturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom our experience maintaining hundreds of shrimp breeding tanks, providing sufficient hiding places and natural grazing surfaces is an important part of supporting healthy shrimp colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens Care \u0026amp; Growing Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens is a relatively slow-growing aquarium moss that prefers stable freshwater conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt grows well under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although moderate lighting can encourage denser, healthier growth. Excessive lighting may encourage algae to develop on its delicate fronds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ injection is not essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but additional CO₂ and balanced nutrients can encourage improved growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens can be attached to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood and branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss-covered decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed aquascaping layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse aquarium-safe thread or a small amount of aquarium-safe glue to secure the moss until it establishes itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause US Fissidens grows slowly, patience is important. Once established, it can form attractive green cushions or layered patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle water movement helps prevent debris from collecting between its fine fronds, while occasional trimming helps maintain its appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens Care Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Fissidens \/ Phoenix Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFissidens fontanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater Aquarium Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, Feather-Like Fronds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood, Rocks, Mesh, Decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp Tanks, Nano Aquariums, 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