{"product_id":"horizon-taxiphyllum-sp-flame-moss-copy","title":"Horizon-Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky moss'","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky Moss’ – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate lush, textured underwater landscapes with Horizon Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky Moss’, a beautiful aquatic moss known for its distinctive spiky growth and vibrant green appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiky Moss develops dense, branching shoots with pointed, triangular growth patterns, creating a rich, three-dimensional texture in planted aquariums. Its attractive growth makes it an excellent choice for attaching to driftwood, rocks and other hardscape features, adding a natural, mature appearance to any aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile moss is particularly popular in nature-style aquariums, where it can be used to create moss-covered branches, miniature underwater trees and lush green accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon tissue culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this moss is grown under sterile laboratory conditions, providing a clean start without unwanted algae, snails or other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spiky Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Horizon Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not essential, but beneficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground, Midground and Hardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Division and trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiky Moss is relatively easy to maintain and adapts well to a variety of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, attach small portions to driftwood, stones or other decorative surfaces using aquarium-safe glue or fine thread. Over time, the moss will develop dense, branching growth that creates a beautiful natural effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough CO₂ injection is not essential, stable CO₂ levels, moderate lighting and good water circulation encourage healthier, more compact growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular trimming helps maintain its distinctive shape and prevents excessive buildup of debris within the moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully remove the moss from the tissue culture container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse thoroughly with clean water to remove the nutrient gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivide into smaller portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttach to your chosen hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain stable water conditions while the moss establishes itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Spiky Moss?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive spiky, branching growth pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for creating natural-looking underwater trees and moss-covered hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides shelter and grazing surfaces for shrimp and small aquatic inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue culture provides a clean, pest-free start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring texture, depth and natural beauty to your aquascape with Horizon Spiky Moss – a versatile addition to any planted aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276490576005,"sku":"TC179","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-taxiphyllum-sp-flame-moss-copy","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}