Tropical America (genus range); exact range not given in our sources
Water
freshwater
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
5–7
Hardness
1–8 dGH
Care level
intermediate
Lighting
Medium light; CO2 recommended
Care
Mayaca vandellii is a bog moss. It is not listed on the Wikipedia genus page, so it may be treated as a synonym of another Mayaca; check the identity of plants sold under this name. The genus occurs from the south-eastern USA and Mexico to Argentina, plus central Africa. Our sources do not describe its aquarium use. Treat it like bog moss (Mayaca fluviatilis): soft, slightly acidic water, medium light, CO2 and iron-rich fertiliser. Water figures are our estimate, not from the sources. Sources: Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayaca); Wikipedia, List of freshwater aquarium plant species. Checked October 2026.
Breeding
Take stem cuttings and replant them; trimmed stems branch.
Compatibility and tank mates
Fine-leaved stems trap debris and are grazed by goldfish, silver dollars and large cichlids. Shrimp, fry and small tetras and rasboras suit it well; avoid strong flow and heavy diggers.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.
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