Emersed mosses in aquaristics
A find on the side of the road
Recently, while walking along a perfectly normal road, I found a magnificent moss spreading between brambles and nettles. It was **Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus**, also known as 'Sparrow's Wrinkle Brother', 'Sparrow's Wrinkle Moss' or 'Sparrow's Wrinkle Peter'. This common moss has the remarkable ability to displace grasses in suitable locations and form dense moss lawns.
Preparation for the moss corner
I took a handful of this moss home (don't worry, collecting is allowed!) and cleaned it of sticks, leaves and other unwanted material. Then I sorted it out a bit to prepare it for the moss corner.
Installation of the moss corner
The CapillaMoss moss corner, which I had already mounted on my aquarium, proved to be the perfect base for the moss. The integrated capillary system pumped the aquarium water into the flow within a few minutes, which soaked itself up and now maintains this level of humidity permanently.
Placement of the moss
I carefully placed the moss in the moss corner and documented the process with some photos and a GIF. The close-ups show the moss in all its glory and the individual steps of cleaning and placement.
A natural eye-catcher
Over the next few days and weeks, the moss will continue to spread and hang over the edges of the moss corner. This creates a beautiful, natural look that makes the overall appearance of the aquarium even more authentic.
Conclusion
The Moss Corner from the CapillaMoss collection offers a simple and effective way to integrate emersed mosses into your aquarium. It provides a constant level of humidity that promotes the growth and prosperity of the mosses and helps to create a natural and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Discover the beauty of Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus and other mosses with the moss corner and enrich your aquarium landscape in a unique way!
I hope you enjoyed this post and it inspires you to discover the natural beauty of mosses in your own aquarium!