Mayaca Fluviatilis

Mayaca Fluviatilis aquarium plant — commonly
known as Stream Bogmoss or Mayaca — is one
of the most delicate and naturally beautiful
stem plants available for freshwater planted
tanks. This mayaca fluviatilis aquarium plant
produces extremely fine soft needle-like bright
green leaves densely arranged along slender
flowing stems — creating a beautifully
natural and wispy underwater texture that
is unlike any other aquarium plant available
in the hobby.

Its soft feathery appearance and gentle
flowing movement in water current make
this mayaca fluviatilis aquarium plant
an especially prized addition to natural
aquascapes and shrimp tank setups where
its delicate structure provides both
visual beauty and excellent natural
shelter for small aquatic life.

What is Mayaca Fluviatilis Aquarium Plant?

Mayaca Fluviatilis is native to North
and South America — found naturally along
the margins of streams, rivers, and wet
areas from the southern United States
through tropical Central and South America.
It grows in clean clear slow-moving water
where its soft needle-like leaves develop
their characteristic delicate feathery
texture under moderate natural lighting.

In the aquarium this mayaca fluviatilis
aquarium plant grows as a delicate stem
plant reaching 15 to 30 centimetres in
height. Its extremely fine leaf structure
and soft flowing appearance make it one
of the most naturally beautiful stem
plants available for planted tank setups
of any size or aquascape style.

Why Choose Mayaca Fluviatilis Aquarium Plant?

🌿 Extremely fine soft needle leaves
create uniquely delicate natural texture
🌿 Flows and sways beautifully with water
current creating mesmerising movement
🌿 Perfect for natural aquascapes and
shrimp tanks requiring delicate texture
🌿 Provides excellent natural shelter
for baby shrimp and fish fry
🌿 No CO2 required — grows in basic
low-tech setups without special equipment
🌿 Low to medium light tolerant —
suitable for a wide range of tank setups
🌿 Easy to propagate through stem cuttings
maintaining delicate form throughout

How to Plant Mayaca Fluviatilis Aquarium Plant

Push the stem ends of this mayaca
fluviatilis aquarium plant carefully 2
centimetres into fine sand or gravel
substrate keeping the delicate lower
leaves above the substrate surface.
Handle gently as the fine needle leaves
are delicate. Plant in groups of 7 to
10 stems spaced 2 centimetres apart
for a full naturally flowing display
in your planted tank layout.

Mayaca Fluviatilis for Shrimp Tanks

This mayaca fluviatilis aquarium plant
is particularly beloved in shrimp tanks.
Its fine feathery stem structure creates
the perfect natural microhabitat for
baby shrimp — providing excellent
shelter and a rich surface for biofilm
grazing that keeps shrimp healthy and
active throughout the day and night.

Perfect Plant Combinations

This mayaca fluviatilis aquarium plant
pairs beautifully with Java Moss
in shrimp tank setups and works wonderfully
alongside Rotala Wallichii
for a delicate fine-textured background.
Also pairs well with Anubias Nana
on driftwood for natural contrast.

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background plant collection
for more delicate stem plant options.

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Aquatic Plant Central.

Care Details

🌱 Care Level: Easy to Medium
💡 Lighting: Low to Medium
💧 CO2: Not required
📍 Placement: Background to Midground
🌡️ Temperature: 18°C – 26°C
⚗️ pH: 5.5 – 7.0
💪 Growth Rate: Moderate

Every Mayaca Fluviatilis aquarium plant
from FloraBiz is farm-grown in clean healthy
cultivation tanks in Kozhikode, Kerala and
shipped fresh directly to your doorstep
anywhere in India with our live plant
delivery guarantee.