{"product_id":"fissidens-fontanus-on-stainless-steel-phoenix-moss-live-aquarium-plant","title":"Fissidens Fontanus on Stainless Steel | Phoenix Moss Live Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Fissidens fontanus moss pad, pre-grown on a 3\" x 3\" stainless steel mesh — ready to drop straight into your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFissidens fontanus, better known as \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Moss\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the prettiest mosses you can put in a nano tank. The fronds grow in tight, overlapping layers that look like tiny green feathers, giving your scape a soft, mature, three-dimensional look that flat mosses just can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's already attached and filled in on the mesh, there's no tying, gluing, or waiting months for coverage. Set it down and it's done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Phoenix Moss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeathery texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes driftwood and rock look naturally aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrips surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e with rhizoid-like anchors, so it holds onto wood and stone better than most mosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp love it\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dense fronds trap biofilm and give baby shrimp a place to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it holds its shape without constant trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e once settled in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium — high light will invite algae onto the fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-82°F. It looks its best on the cooler end, around 76-78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but it thickens up noticeably faster with it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground or midground — on substrate, tucked into hardscape, or attached to wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRest the mesh pad on the substrate, or wedge it into your hardscape where it gets gentle flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGive it clean, moving water — stagnant spots collect detritus in the fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep parameters stable. Sudden swings are the main cause of melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnce it grows out, snip off sections and glue or tie them to other wood and rock to spread it around your scape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf it collects debris, a gentle turkey-baster blast during water changes clears it out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with bettas, neocaridina shrimp, snails, and small schooling nano fish. In a planted betta tank the fronds double as resting spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAquatic plants ship in a sealed bag with moisture. Please inspect and rinse before adding to your tank.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JustFishyThing","offers":[{"title":"3x3 Stainless Steel Pad","offer_id":47920041001138,"sku":"FISS-FONT-SS-3X3","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5023\/5826\/files\/fissidens-fontanus-on-stainless-steel-phoenix-moss-live-aquarium-plant-live-aquarium-plant-3x3-stainless-steel-pad-aquascaping-9538305.webp?v=1787242345","url":"https:\/\/justfishything.com\/products\/fissidens-fontanus-on-stainless-steel-phoenix-moss-live-aquarium-plant","provider":"JustFishyThing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}