Christmas Moss on Coconut Rabbit
Plant Profile
Common Names: Xmas Moss, Vesicularia Montagnei
If SpongeBob didn't live in a pineapple under the sea, this would be his alternative house. In any case, some bunny in your tank is about to be very happy. We have taken a sturdy, naturally sinking coconut shell, carved it into a cute rabbit shape, and wrapped it in a plush coat of iconic Christmas Moss. Since aquarium moss is famously beginner-friendly and practically bulletproof, you get a gorgeous, natural showpiece with zero green-thumb anxiety.
Key Features & Benefits
- The playful rabbit-shaped coconut shell naturally sinks right out of the box so you can achieve an established, creative look with zero installation hassle.
- This low-maintenance, organic shelter provides a beautiful, natural alternative to synthetic plastic tank decorations that keeps your water parameters pristine.
- The dense, textured moss canopy creates a highly secure, shaded sanctuary that encourages skittish fish and shrimp to come out into the open and flaunt their brightest colors.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Place the coconut rabbit directly onto your substrate or nestle it among your current hardscape to form an instant shelter and instant pop of green.
- Keep your aquarium parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic changes to your water chemistry to protect the fronds from sudden melting.
- Trim the moss columns occasionally with sharp aquascaping shears to maintain its clean, compact shape and promote healthy new growth.
- Provide clean weekly water changes and a steady supply of carbon dioxide injection if you want to accelerate its moderate growth rate and unlock its thickest potential.
- Propagate your lush green canopy down the road by simply cutting or ripping off small sections of new growth and securing them to other hardscape surfaces.
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Quick Facts
- Family Name: Hypnaceae
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
- Lighting Needs: Low to Medium
- Temperature Range: 72 to 82° Fahrenheit
- pH Range: 6.0 to 8.0
- Care: Easy
- Co2: Not necessary, but recommended for speed and thickness
- Propagation: Cut, separate, or pull apart clumps