Description
Coral Moss, also known as Riccardia or Mini Pellia, is a unique liverwort prized for its vivid color, compact size, and rich, coral-like branching. Its thick, leathery texture sets it apart from traditional mosses, offering a dense, 3D effect in any aquascape. It attaches easily to wood or stone and creates eye-catching mounds or intricate coverage for nano tanks, hardscape features, and moss trees.
Perfect for shrimp tanks, high-detail scapes, or anyone wanting a textured foreground that stands out.
Care and Planting Directions
Coral Moss can be tied or glued to hardscape using mesh or thread, or left to grow naturally in crevices. It thrives in stable water conditions, moderate light, and low flow. CO₂ and nutrient dosing will encourage more robust, compact growth but aren’t strictly required. Trim carefully to prevent buildup or decay in dense areas.
Specs
Name: Coral Moss (Riccardia chamedryfolia)
Difficulty: Moderate
Light: Medium
CO₂: Not required (optional for best growth)
Height: 0.5–1 inch
Substrate: Not required
Growth Rate: Slow
Propagation: Fragmentation
Aquarium Placement: Foreground / Hardscape / Moss Trees / Nano Tanks
