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Mosses, floating plants, and macroalgae

Spiky Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. "Spiky"

Key facts

  • Temperature18–28 °C
  • pH5.5–7.5
  • Adult size8 cm
  • Difficulty★☆☆☆☆
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Hypnaceae
Origin
Asia (commercial form)
Size
3 – 8 cm
Temperature
18 – 28°C
pH
5.5 – 7.5
GH
2 – 15 °dGH
Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Light
low – medium
CO2
Not required
Fertilization
low
Growth
medium
Position
attached to wood or rock
Propagation
fragmentation

Notes: A moss with pointed, neatly arranged branches, more attractive than Java moss. Easy to care for and suitable for shrimp.

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