Freshwater moss
Lomariopsis lineata
Easy
Low Light
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Aquatic Fern
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Low Light
CO2
Not Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Not Needed
Fertilization
Not Needed
Pruning
Not Needed
About
Aquatic fungus that resembles marine algae. Forms dark‑green cushions. Excellent refuge for shrimp.
Care Notes
Very easy to care for. Grows slowly, forming cushions. Ideal for shrimp tanks. Tolerates low light.
Propagation
Fragmentation
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Lomariopsis lineata |
|---|---|
| Family | Lomariopsidaceae |
| Type | Aquatic Fern |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low Light |
| CO2 | Not Required |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Not Needed |
| Fertilization | Not Needed |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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