Tropica 003 POR - Taxiphyllum Barbieri Bogor Moss

Tropica 003 POR - Taxiphyllum Barbieri Bogor Moss

Tropica 003 POR - Taxiphyllum Barbieri Bogor Moss is a live aquarium moss for decorating surfaces and giving young fish somewhere to hide. It comes from South-East Asia and is a hardy plant that makes few demands on water or light, so it suits aquarists who want easy green cover in a planted tank, a breeding tank or a rock and root layout.

Key Benefits

• Decorates surfaces in the aquarium with a soft moss cover
• Gives young fish a place to hide, which is useful in breeding aquariums
• Hardy plant that makes few demands on the water or the light
• Grows willingly on any surface
• Can be used to conceal installations in the aquarium
• Can be pruned with scissors if growth becomes too luxuriant

How to Use

• Attach the moss to the surface you want to cover with a piece of fishing line or cotton thread.
• Leave the line or thread in place until the plant has gained a hold on the décor.
• If growth becomes too luxuriant, trim it back with scissors.

Suitable For

• Decorating stones and tree roots in the aquarium
• Concealing installations in the tank
• Breeding aquariums, where the moss makes a hiding place for young fish
• Aquarists who want an undemanding plant for water and light conditions

Compatibility

Bogor Moss grows willingly on any surface, so it can be attached to stones, tree roots and other décor.

Specifications

• Species: Taxiphyllum barbieri (Bogor Moss)
• Origin: South-East Asia
• Growth thickness: 3-10 cm (1.2-3.9")
• Approximate tub size: 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9" x 3.1" x 1.2")
• Type: live aquatic aquarium plant

What's Included

• One live Taxiphyllum barbieri (Bogor Moss) plant in a tub of approximately 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9" x 3.1" x 1.2")

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I attach Bogor Moss to rocks or driftwood?
Tie it on with fishing line or cotton thread. Leave the line or thread in place until the moss has gained a hold on the décor.

Does Bogor Moss need special water or lighting?
No. Taxiphyllum barbieri is a hardy plant that makes few demands on the water or the light.

How thick does the moss grow?
It becomes 3-10 cm (1.2-3.9") thick and grows willingly on any surface.

Is it a good choice for a breeding tank?
Yes. In breeding aquariums, Taxiphyllum barbieri makes a hiding place for young fish.

What should I do if it grows too much?
Prune it with scissors if the growth becomes too luxuriant.

Is this a real plant?
Yes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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