Setup Guides
Welcome to the Mossari ecosystem
This is your source for self-watering planters, aquarium-mounted baskets, and more. Each product is designed to simplify plant care while enhancing the look of your space. Below you'll find setup videos, substrate tips, and mounting instructions for each Mossari product.
Wicking Pot (Aquarium-Mounted)
Mounts on rimmed or rimless freshwater aquariums and wicks water and nutrients up to your plant.
Assembly Guide
Rimmed Aquarium Bracket Adjustment
Mossari Substrate Overview
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Aquarium Mounted Wicking Pots
1. Mount the Planter
Choose the correct bracket for your aquarium:
- Rimmed tanks
- Rimless tanks
Each bracket secures the planter at the tank’s edge, keeping it stable while giving your plant direct access to moisture and light.
2. Insert the Wick
Each Mossari Planter includes a durable, non-degrading wick that sits inside the bottom of the pot and extends into your aquarium water. As the plant draws moisture, the wick continuously replenishes it from below.
3. Add Soil or Substrate
Each planter comes with a carefully selected substrate:
- Tropical blend for moisture-loving houseplants
- Coarse-grade coco coir for orchids and epiphytes
These mixes are formulated to:
- Prevent waterlogging
- Promote airflow
- Support healthy root growth
4. Plant & Position
Add your chosen houseplant, such as pothos, ferns, peace lily, or an orchid, and place the planter where it will receive the right amount of light. The height of the planter can be adjusted using modular extensions (sold separately).
5. Let Nature Handle the Watering
The wick keeps the soil evenly moist, so you don’t have to. Your plant draws only what it needs. Meanwhile, it helps absorb excess nutrients from the aquarium, improving water quality for your aquatic life.
🌿 Why This System Works
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Self-Watering by Design
Plants take in only the moisture they need, so there's no more guessing when to water.
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Cleaner, Healthier Aquariums
Plants naturally help balance nitrate levels in the tank by drawing in nutrients. -
No Pumps, No Noise
The entire system is passive, silent, and reliable. -
Built for Real Life
Whether you're into aquascaping, houseplants, or just getting started, Mossari makes plant care beautifully simple.
🔁 Modular. Adaptable. Thoughtful.
- Add extension modules to raise the planter higher above your tank
- Swap between rimmed and rimless brackets with ease
- Mix and match planters for multi-level designs
🌊 Designed to Blend Nature and Design
Mossari isn’t just a pot. It’s a design-forward system that unites plants, water, and space. Thoughtfully engineered, quietly beautiful, and built for low-maintenance living.
🧠 Materials Matter: Why We Use PETG
All Mossari Planters are 3D printed using PETG, a premium material chosen for:
- Water resistance
- Durability
- Fish-safe, plant-safe composition
Unlike PLA, which is common in hobby printing, PETG holds up much better in high-humidity or submerged environments. That makes it the ideal material for a self-watering aquarium planter.