Floating Moss Ball – Easy Decorative Plant for Shrimp, Bettas & Nano Tanks

This low light moss is a hardy Java Moss variety that thrives with minimal care — even in ambient room light. Ideal for beginners, shrimp tanks, betta bowls, and fry grow-outs, it provides excellent cover, biofilm, and natural texture in any aquarium.

Perfect for low-tech tanks, this moss requires no fertiliser, no CO₂, and grows well with as little as 2–3 hours of indirect or ambient light per day.

Lighting Requirements: Very low – 2–3 hours/day (ambient room light is often enough)
CO₂ Requirements: Not required
Care Level: Very low maintenance
Fertiliser Needs: Not required
Growth Type: Spreading moss
Placement: Attach to rocks, driftwood, mesh, or let it float
Potential Issues: Too much light may promote algae growth within the moss

Why Choose This Moss?

• Perfect for Beginners: Grows in nearly any setup

• Great for Shrimp & Fry: Provides natural shelter and grazing surface

• Ultra Low-Tech Friendly: No special gear or fertiliser needed

• Versatile Use: Can be tied, floated, or glued to hardscape

• No Fuss, No Fuss: Grows slowly and requires little trimming

Care Tips:

• Keep in shaded or low-light areas of the tank

• Rinse occasionally to remove debris

• Avoid placing directly under bright lights to reduce algae

• Trim if overgrown or to reshape as needed

Supplied loose or attached, grown by Duthie Aquatics — ideal for betta tanks, shrimp colonies, or low-maintenance aquascapes.