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Amblystegiaceae sp. "Manaus"

Amblystegiaceae sp.
Moderate
BroadSpectrum
Easy
Plant Type:
Epiphyte or epilith moss / liverwort or fern prothallium; Nano, hardscape growth
Size:
width: 4-5 cm.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
20 to 40 mg/l
Temperature:
54 – 79 F
Placement:
Midground

The Amblystegiaceae sp. “Manaus” is a commonly inappropriate name that is given or confused with hydropogonella gymnostoma; also documented as “Queen Moss” in multiple databases. This plant is best used as a hardscape accenter. It binds well and easily grows on driftwood and other planted tank scapes.

Common names:

  • Queen moss

Synonyms:

  • Fontinalis gymnostoma Schimp.