{"product_id":"taxiphyllum-sp-spiky-moss-tropica","title":"Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' - Tropica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiky Moss (Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky’) | Christmas Moss’s Bigger, Bolder Cousin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiky Moss is an Asiatic moss that is best described as Christmas Moss’s big brother. It is larger and bolder, and it forms many deep green, branched shoots that fan out in a distinctive, almost feathery pattern. It grows 1–4 inches (2–10 cm) tall, giving it plenty of texture and presence on hardscape, where it looks more like a miniature forest than a flat mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt grows at a good pace, is happy in very low light, and is easy to look after, which makes it suitable for beginners and a good option for low-tech and shaded tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Spiky Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1–4+ inches (3–10+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low, and thrives in very low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Vertical surfaces such as driftwood and rock, or as a carpet in the foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Spiky Moss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiky Moss does best on vertical surfaces, where its branched shoots show to full effect. Attach it to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue, and it will gradually spread and cover the surface with deep green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt can also be used as a carpet. Plant small tufts into the substrate with a small gap between each one, and they will grow together into a lush, textured cover. Anchoring the tufts with a small stone or a piece of mesh until they take hold keeps them in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTrim with sharp scissors to keep the shoots tidy and the shape compact. Regular, light trimming encourages dense, healthy growth, and trimmed pieces can be reattached elsewhere to start new patches. Gentle cleaning with a turkey baster helps keep debris from settling in the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in shrimp tanks, where the dense, branched shoots offer cover for shrimplets and plenty of biofilm for grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to low-tech setups, nano tanks, and nature-style aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well alongside Anubias, Java Fern, and other epiphytic plants on shared pieces of driftwood or rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49445741363422,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-40.png?v=1794689062","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/taxiphyllum-sp-spiky-moss-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}