In the Botanical Method, Blackwater, or Biotope aquarium, mosses cling naturally to driftwood, stones, or seed pods. They soften the hardscape with vibrant greenery while providing essential shelter for fish and invertebrates. Their fine, branching structures become microhabitats where microorganisms flourish, offering a continuous source of supplemental nutrition. This makes mosses especially valuable for shrimp and baby fish, which graze on biofilm and microfauna throughout the day.
In paludariums and vivariums, mosses thrive in humid, shaded zones along wood and stone. They spread across branches, roots, and vertical surfaces, bridging land and water with lush, living texture. Dense mats of moss not only enhance the aesthetic but also stabilize moisture and form microhabitats for springtails, isopods, and amphibians.
