![]() In general, as with any other plants aquarium plants also require light as energy and carbon dioxide to produce the food much more efficiently and fast.Įxcel however, is a liquid designed to mimic the carbon source which your plants can get. Or maybe by using some specialized equipment like gravel vac if you know how to use it right. Java moss gets dirty when it does this process and because of that you might have to clean it by taking out of the aquarium and do a pressure water wash. But, there’s always comes a con when there is a pro. Java moss is very great in terms of catching leftover food and debris which naturally cleans the aquarium. Scavenging herbivorous/omnivorous animals such as shrimp, many snails, and many other detritivores will also eat and clean up the dead patches.Though java moss is a very well-known and reputable plant for a fish aquarium but, sometimes it turns brown and you wonder why and what’s causing that?Īs java moss doesn’t have any main roots thus it has to take the nutrients via its leaves and stems.Īnd when the roots and leaves becomes dense and thick, especially in the middle section then it’s hard for it to maintain getting the nutrients it requires and thus it slowly starts to turn brown. **B-Grade portions of Java moss has some brown patches, but is still healthy and will continue to grow and rebound with care. It is also shipped as a loose portion/bunch in a plastic container. 1 Cup - This is a large portion of moss, which is enough to start 4 to 6 patches that will grow out quickly.The moss ships as a loose portion/bunch in a plastic container. 1/2 Cup - This is a smaller portion of moss, which is enough to start two to three moss patches that will grow out quickly. ![]()
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