Azolla Filiculoides “Fairy Moss” – Canton Aquatics

Overview

Azolla Filiculoides, commonly known as Fairy Moss, is a live floating aquatic plant admired for its delicate fern-like foliage and rapid growth. It floats freely on the water surface, forming dense green mats that improve water quality while creating a natural, tranquil appearance. This plant is widely used in freshwater aquariums, ponds, water gardens, and breeding tanks for both decorative and functional purposes.

Key Features

• Live floating freshwater plant

• Soft, fern-like foliage

• Rapid surface growth and coverage

• Helps absorb excess nutrients

• Provides shade and shelter for aquatic life

Why Choose Azolla Filiculoides (Fairy Moss)?

• One of the fastest-growing floating plants

• Improves water clarity naturally

• Extremely easy to maintain

• Ideal for aquariums and outdoor ponds

• Provides both beauty and biological support

Benefits

• Helps reduce algae by competing for nutrients

• Provides shade for fish and invertebrates

• Creates safe surface cover for fry and shrimp

• Supports healthier water conditions

• Enhances natural aquatic aesthetics

Product Specifications

• Scientific/Common name:Azolla filiculoides/ Fairy Moss
• Plant or product type: Live freshwater floating plant
• Growth rate / usage: Fast growth, surface coverage
• Lighting / requirements: Low to moderate light
• Placement / application: Floating on water surface
• Difficulty level: Very easy
• Tank type: Freshwater, pond, shrimp, breeding, paludarium

Care Guide / Usage Guide

Lighting

Low to moderate lighting is sufficient. Higher light increases growth speed.

Water

Thrives in temperatures between 65–85°F (18–29°C). Prefers still to gently moving freshwater.

Substrate

Not required. Floats freely.

CO₂

Not required.

Maintenance

Thin regularly to prevent complete surface coverage and allow light to reach submerged plants.

Planting / Application Instructions

1. Rinse plant gently with clean freshwater.

2. Place directly on the water surface.

3. Allow it to spread naturally.

4. Remove excess growth as needed.

5. Maintain low to moderate surface flow.

Perfect For

• Freshwater aquariums

• Koi ponds and water gardens

• Shrimp and breeding tanks

• Low-tech planted systems

• Natural and biotope setups

Important Notes

• Plant Selection Notice:These will be a plant of our choice, selected based on current availability, size, and overall health to ensure the best quality upon arrival.

• This is a fast-growing floating plant and requires regular thinning.

• Excess coverage may block light to submerged plants.

• Leaf size and density vary naturally.

• Seasonal coloration may occur under strong lighting or cooler temperatures.

Disclaimer

Images are for reference only. Actual plant size, color, and density may vary due to natural growth patterns and environmental conditions. Live arrival and health guarantees are subject to store policies. Adjustment periods after shipping are normal for live plants.

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