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Pellia Moss
Monosolenium tenerum
Family: Pelliaceae
A flat, ribbon-like liverwort with a deep green, glossy surface that forms dense, spreading sheets on hardscape or the substrate. It is not a true moss but is widely sold and used as one. Particularly popular in shrimp and nano tanks — the flat, broad fronds create excellent grazing and hiding surfaces for dwarf shrimp. Grows slowly and does not need attachment, but its dense structure means it can smother smaller plants if left unchecked.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Not required
- light
- Low to medium
- max size
- Flat sheets 3–5 cm thick
- placement
- Foreground / hardscape
- substrate
- None — drape on hardscape or substrate surface
- growth rate
- Slow
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- notes
- Prefers cooler water — may deteriorate in tanks above 77 °F (25 °C). Does not attach; use gravity or loose placement.
- hardness
- 0–12 dGH
- temperature
- 138–171°F (59–77°C)