{"product_id":"java-moss","title":"Java Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/strong\u003e: Versatile green aquarium moss for freshwater hardscape, shrimp cover and natural layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for details for your planted tank? Java moss is a popular aquarium plant option among hobbyists and is loved for its deep green color and ease of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava moss has roots in Asia, where it can be found dispersed throughout Malaysia, Java, and India. Now used by hobbyists, java moss in fish tanks has become the common option because it’s versatile, beautiful, high quality and efficient for fish and shrimp to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe versatility of aquarium java moss makes it simple to mix things up in your personal hobbyist tank - attach it to hardscape, driftwood, or cholla wood, or let the java moss aquarium plant float freely for a lovely aquatic aesthetic that also serves as spots for coverage and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its ability to protect shrimplets and fish fry, java moss can also help maintain high water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava moss is easy to care for; its hardiness allows it to thrive in most water conditions and grow freely throughout the tank. Keep an eye on dirt buildup, excess algae growth, overgrowth and leaves that turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo propagate java moss, use scissors to cut into sections. Keep each section at about two inches in length. Disperse it throughout the aquarium and watch it naturally attach itself throughout the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur java moss are available in golf ball size and require low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore adding to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Trim growth regularly and remove loose or decaying material. Keep floating plants from covering the entire water surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an axolotl setup, maintain the animal’s cool-water conditions and gentle lighting. Growth may be slower. Choose planting materials appropriate for an amphibian aquarium. The general plant-growing suggestions above are not treatment instructions for axolotl tanks; avoid adding plant fertilizers or injected CO₂ to an axolotl setup without appropriate specialist guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and natural variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-aquarium-plants\"\u003eBrowse all live aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated supplies and guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-moss-floating-plants\"\u003ebrowse aquarium moss and floating plants\u003c\/a\u003e or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/about-axolotls\/live-plants-for-axolotl-tanks-selection-guide\"\u003eguide to choosing plants for axolotl and freshwater tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpy Business","offers":[{"title":"Golf Ball Size","offer_id":67723026104572,"sku":"P-JavaM-01","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x Golf Ball Size","offer_id":67723026137340,"sku":"P-JavaM-02","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4874\/1884\/files\/webimges-2026-08-26T154009.526.png?v=1792104139","url":"https:\/\/axolotlsuperstore.com\/products\/java-moss","provider":"axolotlsuperstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}