Description
Plant Profile
Mini Pellia is a moss-t have liverwort plant that has grown in popularity and demand over the past few years. While technically not a true moss, its thick green fronds cluster together to look just like tiny underwater coral, forming a dense and beautiful cushion! We have pre-attached this premium liverwort to a 3″ x 3″ stainless steel mesh pad so you can instantly place a lush, heavy carpet exactly where you want it. It is an amazing, texture-rich addition to any aquascape, serving as a premium shady sanctuary or playground where dwarf shrimp and small fish can hang out.
Key Features & Benefits
Pre-attached stainless steel pad sinks and stays put for zero-hassle carpeting.
Unique, coral-like growth pattern creates an ultra-dense, rolling green carpet that adds incredible visual depth.
Thick, padded clusters form a shaded sanctuary that coaxes out shy fish and shrimp.
Care & Planting Instructions
Place the metal mesh pad directly onto your substrate or nestle it snugly into your hardscape where it can receive clean water circulation.
Maintain a stable aquarium environment and keep temperatures cool (below 78°F / 25.5°C) to prevent stress, browning, or melting.
Give the moss an occasional light haircut with sharp aquascaping shears to keep its shape neat, compact, and perfectly balanced.
Propagate your patch in seconds by cutting or pulling a small clump apart and anchoring it to a new surface in your tank.
Add CO2 injection if you want to accelerate growth and unlock the most intense, eye-popping green coloration possible.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Attribute
Specification
Scientific Name
Riccardia chamedryfolia
Common Name(s)
Mini Pellia, Coral Moss
Family
Aneuraceae
Plant Type
Liverwort
Care Difficulty
Easy
Light Requirement
Medium (Higher light yields tighter coral shapes)
CO2 Requirement
Optional (Accelerates growth & density)
Placement / Usage
Foreground Carpet, Hardscape Accent, Shrimp Sanctuary
Dimensions
3 x 3 inches (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Growth Rate
Slow to Moderate
Water Parameters
pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 65°F–78°F (18°C–25.5°C)
Propagation Method
Division (Cut, separate, or pull clumps apart)
Origin
Asia (Cultivated Combo)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I keep my Mini Pellia from turning brown or melting?
Mini Pellia prefers clean, well-oxygenated water and cooler temperatures (under 78°F). Browning or melting usually occurs when water temperatures get too high or when organic debris settles inside the tight coral clusters. Siphoning debris out gently during water changes will keep the underlying growth healthy.
2. How do I place and use the stainless steel mesh pad in my tank?
The 3″ x 3″ stainless steel mesh pad is naturally weighted to sink instantly. Simply place it flat on your substrate to form an instant carpet, or tuck the flexible mesh pad tightly into hardscape crevices to add lush, coral-like accents to your rocks or wood.
3. How do I stop moss trimmings from spreading everywhere during maintenance?
Always turn off your filter pumps and powerheads before trimming moss. Use sharp curved shears to make clean cuts, and immediately scoop or siphon out floating cuttings so they don’t take root in unwanted areas of your aquarium.
