Name: Christmas Moss Dome
Brand: WCA
SKU: UNP191005
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Live Christmas Moss-covered aquarium decor

$18.99

Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

Add a lush Christmas Moss dome to your planted aquarium. Live Christmas Moss is attached to a rounded dome, creating a dense tuft of live aquatic moss that's ready to place into an aquarium immediately.

Place it directly into the foreground or midground, tuck it between hardscape, or use it as a simple source of greenery in breeding and shrimp tanks. As the moss continues to grow, its naturally branching fronds will extend beyond the dome and create a fuller, more organic shape. Great for grazing, added coverage, or anyone who wants an easy way to add moss without wrapping or working with loose moss!

Approximate Dome Size: 3⌀ x 2" Tall

Plant Care Snapshot

Care level Easy

Lighting Low to Medium

CO2 Not Required

Growth rate Slow to Moderate

Planting tip ·

Attach to hardscape by tying or gluing.

In your aquascape

Placement As Desired

Height / size 3⌀ 2" Tall

Propagation Separate & Attach

Also known as Aquarium Moss · Plant type Moss

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Christmas Moss Dome $18.99

Lost in the Moss: A Beginner's Guide to Aquarium Moss

With so many species of aquarium moss in the hobby, it can be overwhelming (in a good way) to pick which one works perfectly for your planted tank. You’d think it’s just moss, but each type provides a different look and overall effect when added to an aquascape! So, we’ll be covering six different types of aquatic mosses that are all popular and worthy of being added to your aquarium. We’ll start with Java Moss and work our way through Christmas Moss, Mini Christmas Moss, Spikey Moss, Peacock Moss, and Weeping Moss. For starters, the photo below depicts a single frond of each, in that order.

Aquarium moss is a staple for a reason! It can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or used to cover gaps in an existing hardscape layout. Common methods for attaching include using cotton thread (we like this one) or aquarium-safe glue. Moss is pretty indestructible, and basic care guidelines include keeping temperatures comfy (below 74°F) and keeping your water clean. That’s the bare minimum. If you want to do more, treat it the same as regular aquatic plants, and you’ll soon find its growth exploding!

Java Moss

Taxiphyllum barbieri / Vesicularia Dubyana

Growth Style: Irregular, stringy, bushy
Lighting: Low-light tolerant
CO2: Optional. CO2 encourages fuller growth
Best Uses: Beginner tanks, fry/shrimplet shelter, moss walls, covering hardscape
Care Tips: Ultra forgiving. Trim regularly to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth

Christmas Moss

Vesicularia Montagnei

Growth Style: Flat, triangular “christmas tree” fronds
Lighting: Medium light recommended
CO2: Recommended. CO2 helps it spread
Best Uses: Tied to driftwood or aquarium rocks in nature‑style layouts
Care Tips: Slower growth. Prune to shape and reduce algae

Mini Christmas Moss

Vesicularia Montagnei ‘Mini’

Growth Style: Compact, dense, fine triangular pattern, brighter green color
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves color and ramifying growth (denser and thicker!)
Best Uses: Nano aquariums, foreground carpets
Care Tips: Trim gently. Slow-growing variety but remains neat

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Spiky Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky'

Growth Style: Bold, upward-branching “pine-needle” tufts
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves color and ramifying growth (denser and thicker!)
Best Uses: Midground flora, vertical aquascaping
Care Tips: Prune for airflow and to maintain shape. Grows fast in stable conditions

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Weeping Moss

Vesicularia ferriei

Growth Style: Cascading, downward‑hanging fleshy fronds (like a mini waterfall)
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves frond density and cascading flow effect
Best Uses: Driftwood "cliffs" or overhanging portions for a curtain, trailing waterfall effect
Care Tips: Train downward; prune clean edges to highlight its weeping habit

Peacock Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Peacock'

Growth Style: Tufted, horizontal growth
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves frond density and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and providing coverage
Care Tips: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH

Anchor Moss

Vesicularia sp. Anchor

Growth Style: Triangular spread, compact growth
Lighting: medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health, color and keeps compact
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood or for forest-inspired aquascapes
Care Tips: Stable water parameters, CO2 injection, moderate lighting

Mini Taiwan Moss

Taxiphyllum alternans

Growth Style: Over-hanging growth with dense ramification
Lighting: medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health, color and keeps compact
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and stones
Care Tips: Stable water parameters, CO2 injection

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Flame Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'

Growth Style: Upward, spiraling growth, twisted pattern
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood to create tufts and hedges of live moss
Care Tips: Trim regularly to maintain height

Fissidens Fontanus live aquatic moss growing on natural aquascaping stones

Fissidens Fontanus

Fissidens Fontanus

Growth Style: Puffy, tufted growth with feathery fronds
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and creates cushioned patches
Care Tips: Prefers cooler waters, consistent flow

Close-up shot of live aquatic moss for planted tanks

Willow Moss

Fontinalis antipyretica

Growth Style: Flowing , feathery growth
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and creating a willow-like appearance
Care Tips: Prefers cooler waters, consistent flow

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Overall rating: 4.925 / 5 from 80 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Christmas Moss Lava Rock offers sustainable aquarium decor with live plants wrapped around lava rocks. Customers appreciate its ease of care, vibrant green color, and aesthetic appeal in various tank setups. The moss is easy to grow and propagate, making it ideal for hobbyists.

Summary topics

Moss Growth (26%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the moss, praising its cuteness and ease of growing.
Aesthetic Appeal (20%): Many customers pointed out that the moss looked great in their tanks and they were pleased with its appearance.
Plant Quality (18%): Based on many customers, the quality of the plants is consistently described as great and excellent.

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Review highlights

"The moss looked really cute but wasn’t as full as the photo." — jayden m.
"Great customer service and quick shipping gives this amateur hobbyist confidence and a valuable contact and resource!" — Allison M.
"Great quality and packaging" — Daniel S.

Reviews

Love the moss ball

"My frog loves the moss balls! Her name is Jegh. An African clawed frog. She loves to poke them and stand on them."

— Douglas S. (5/5)

♥️ this Bridge!

"I’m just starting to create an Aquascape in my 20 gallon aquarium and this little bridge it’s going to be perfect! It will the moss is healthy and beautiful. Highly recommend recommend. Highly recommend"

— Jean C. (5/5)

Moss balls

"I saw these in someone’s tank and had to have them. They arrived in great condition and are now happily floating in both my tanks. They are very good quality and the moss is very healthy looking. I am very happy with my purchase."

— Andrea L. (5/5)

"Arrived healthy and packaged perfectly to retain moisture and humidity. Thank you!"

— Derrick (5/5)

"Arrived on time and plant looks healthy."

— Kevin (4/5)

"Very good quality"

— huichung (5/5)

Beautiful Moss Decor

"Such a beautiful addition!"

— Alexis G. (5/5)

"I like it alot , my fish is a bit shy . Is a good addition to my aquarium.thank you ."

— Gonzalo (5/5)

Shrimp love these

"I love the bridge in my aquarium! Fun way to showcase the christmas moss and the shrimp absolutely love it! So does Gary the snail lol"

— Jillian S. (5/5)

"Only thing still alive"

— Lilli (5/5)

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