Here’s all about Riccardia Moss (Riccardia chamedryfolia), a premium and exotic liverwort often used in aquascaping for its fine, coral-like texture: 🌿 Riccardia Moss Overview Scientific Name: Riccardia chamedryfolia Common...
Here’s all about Riccardia Moss (Riccardia chamedryfolia), a premium and exotic liverwort often used in aquascaping for its fine, coral-like texture:
Scientific Name: Riccardia chamedryfolia
Common Names: Coral Moss, Mini Pellia, Riccardia Moss
Type: Liverwort (not a true moss)
Family: Aneuraceae
Origin: Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia, Thailand)
Growth Style: Compact, creeping, finely branched
Appearance: Looks like underwater coral or tiny green antlers
Color: Deep emerald green
Size: Low-growing (1–3 cm tall)
Texture: Delicate, bushy, and firm
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting Needs: Medium to high
CO₂ Requirement: Strongly recommended for lush growth
Parameter | Ideal Range |
---|---|
Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
pH | 5.5–7.5 |
Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
Lighting | Medium to high |
CO₂ | Recommended for compact growth |
Fertilizer | Micronutrient-rich liquid ferts help |
✅ On Driftwood & Rocks: Best when glued or tied to hardscape
✅ Detailing on Bonsai Trees: Mimics mossy bark or tree foliage
✅ Foreground Carpeting: Can be grown flat on mesh or stone
✅ Nano Aquascapes: Perfect for detailed, small-scale scaping
✅ Shrimp Tanks: Excellent for biofilm and hiding fry
Shrimp (especially Caridina/Neocaridina)
Nano fish: Bettas, rasboras, tetras
Fry tanks: Offers dense microhabitats
Low aggression community tanks
Very simple:
Tear a portion gently
Tie or glue onto new surfaces (super glue gel works best)
Grows slowly but steadily
Keep in clean, well-filtered water
Avoid being shaded by larger plants
Trim lightly to prevent decay inside thick mats
Prevent algae buildup with good water flow
Problem | Cause |
---|---|
Melting/decay | Poor water flow, low CO₂ |
Algae overgrowth | Strong light without CO₂ or ferts |
Detachment | Weak glue or insufficient hold |
Stagnant inner mass | No trimming, lack of pruning airflow |
✅ Rare and visually striking coral-like growth
✅ Excellent for nano aquascapes and bonsai styles
✅ Fine detailing plant – elevates scape realism
✅ Safe and ideal for shrimp & small fish
✅ Compact and bushy without taking over tank
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