Willow Moss – The Gentle Drape of the Underwater Forest 🌿💧

Scientific Name: Fontinalis antipyretica
Category: Aquatic Plants (Mosses)

🍃 Cascading Calm for Shrimp and Aquascapes

Introducing Willow Moss, the dreamy, trailing cousin of java moss that flows like a willow tree underwater! Known scientifically as Fontinalis antipyretica, this elegant aquatic moss grows in soft, draping fronds that mimic the hanging branches of a weeping willow—making it an absolute favorite for aquascapes that crave movement, texture, and cozy shrimp hiding spots.

It thrives in cool to moderate temperatures, grows well attached to wood, stone, or mesh, and offers an ideal surface for biofilm, baby shrimp, and delicate fry. Willow Moss is especially perfect for low-tech tanks and shaded, forest-like layouts.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Soft, feathery moss with long, graceful strands

• Grows best when anchored to hardscape

• Dark green hues with semi-translucent tips

• Excellent biofilm grower and hiding space for shrimp

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium

• Temp: 59–75°F (15–24°C) – prefers cooler tanks

• pH: 5.5–7.5

• CO₂: Not required, but will speed growth

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Fantastic cover for shrimp, fry, and microfauna
✅ Builds beautiful, draping textures in scapes
✅ Supports biofilm and natural foraging behavior
✅ Hardy and beginner-friendly
✅ Looks magical in blackwater or shaded tanks

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Want a mossy tree effect? Attach Willow Moss to upward-reaching Spider Wood—its flowing fronds will cascade downward like a living bonsai! 🌲🦐