Taxiphyllum spiky moss
7,00€
Bring life to your aquarium or terrarium with Taxiphyllum spiky moss 🌿. Its dense, spiky growth is perfect for covering rocks and roots or creating natural shelters. Hardy, easy to maintain and ideal for humid environments. A must-have green touch for any ecosystem!
- 70 ml container
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Description
Technical Data Sheet (Taxiphyllum spiky)
Common name: Spiky Moss
Scientific name: Taxiphyllum spiky
Family: Hypnaceae
General description
Taxiphyllum spiky moss is a very popular species in aquariums and terrariums thanks to its distinctive “spiky” growth pattern, which creates a dense, dynamic and highly decorative look. Its branched structure adds natural volume to aquascapes, humid terrariums and bioactive setups.
Size
- Approximate height: 3–10 cm
- Expansive growth through lateral branching.
Care requirements
- Lighting: Low to medium (no intense light required).
- Temperature: 18–28 °C.
- Humidity: High; ideal for humid terrariums and paludariums.
- Water parameters (aquarium use):
- pH: 5.5–7.5
- GH: 2–10
- Gentle to moderate water flow
- CO₂: Not required, but promotes faster growth.
- Maintenance: Regular trimming to maintain density.
Advantages
- Very hardy and adaptable.
- Ideal for covering rocks, roots and decorative elements.
- Provides shelter for fry, shrimp and microfauna.
- Easy to care for, suitable for beginners.
- Excellent for bioactive terrariums, helping retain moisture and support micro-ecosystems.
Recommended uses
- Planted aquariums.
- Shrimp tanks.
- Tropical terrariums.
- Paludariums.
- Natural decoration for vertical or humid surfaces.
Toxicity
- Non-toxic for fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles and pets.
