Azolla Filiculoides – Fairy Moss or Mosquito Fern
This listing is for: 1 portion of Azolla filiculoides, also known as Fairy moss or Mosquito ferns.
Azolla is a smaller, easy to grow floating plant. Floating plants need slow moving water and don’t like to be splashed or dunked under water over and over by the filter. Minimal water movement is best.
Azolla Filiculoides Care Info
- Care: easy
- Co2: no
- Growth rate: fast
- Placement: floating
- Lighting requirements: medium
- Color: green/yellow
- Max size: always expanding
- Propagation: runners. These plants extend a little stem out and grow a new plant. They will reproduce quickly.
- Recommended Fertilizer: none specified
FAQ
Does Azolla Filiculoides require CO2 for growth?
No, Azolla Filiculoides does not require CO2 for growth.
How fast does Azolla Filiculoides grow?
Azolla Filiculoides grows quickly and expands continuously.
Can I place Azolla Filiculoides in a filter with strong water movement?
No, it prefers slow-moving water and should not be splashed or dunked by strong water flow from filters.
Yvonne North –
Easy to grow and spreads quickly in my aquarium. I didn’t need to add any fertilizer. It floats well and keeps the water clean without much maintenance.
Victoria Bailey –
Grew fast and covered a good portion of my tank. I kept the water movement low and it stayed healthy. The green-yellow color is nice and natural.
Amy Rampling –
Perfect for a low-maintenance floating plant. It spreads through runners and fills the surface without needing extra care or lighting adjustments.