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How do I grow the newly purchased tiny moss for my aquarium?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish

I ordered moss plant for my aquarium and i don't know how to grow them because they are very small.The pictures are attached.Can u tell hoe to grow them

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 7th, 2017

Moss doesn't grow from seeds, they are spread via microscopic spores. I'm not sure what you have there in the bag. It could be coated grass seed, green gravel or clumps of spores. You'll need to cut or break them open. Moss is usually supplied growing in fine netting to makeit easy to anchor to substrates. It can also be sold in established ball form. It is quite simple to grow or maintain. Provide good water quality, adequate lighting, nutrients and low current.

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