Moss

Bryophyte. More commonly known as moss is one of the very first things that aquarists interested in planted tanks try out. Due to their physical traits and capabilities moss is often used to experiment around the tank to make the tank look more realistic or attractive. If you're deciding to use some read about them first so that you don't have difficulties in the future.

Java Moss

As the name implies Java moss originates from Java and neighboring south-east Asian countries. This is the best moss for beginners to attempt and for the pros to have fun with.

First of all Java moss requires no base or substrate to grow in. You don't have to plant it. If you let them flow through the aquarium, tie them to driftwood, rocks, bog, plastic bottles, ceramic and whatever else you can think of they will grow. 

All you need to look after is the temperature. 20-25 degrees Celsius is the optimum growing rate. A very minimum amount of light is required for photosynthesis to occur. Faster growth can be achieved using better lighting. A little fertilizer always acts as a boost.

Java moss can be used to carpet the tank without any kind of substrate. Simply put the moss between 2 plastic mesh and let it grow. Trim where required to acquire a carpeted floor. Walls can also be made using the same method You do not need to worry about the water conditions much as they accept all kinds of water, even slightly brackish. You can also attempt using java moss to make a moss tree. Super glue or string can be used to attach the moss. 

Shelter for fish fry and shrimps are common use of Java moss. They can be used easily in breeding tanks. Basically this moss is one of the handiest moss to keep and almost impossible to kill. 

Numerous types of microscopic infurosia live and grow on the long moss tendrils. Newly born fry can eat easily from this. 

Here is a video of a Java moss tree.