Tropica 003 Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum barbieri

Tropica 003 Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum barbieri

Tropica 003 Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum barbieri is a live aquarium moss grown from tissue culture in a closed cup, used to decorate tank surfaces and give young fish somewhere to hide. It suits beginners and experienced hobbyists who want a hardy, low-demand moss for stones, tree roots and breeding tanks.

Key Benefits

• Hardy moss from South-East Asia that makes few demands on water conditions or light.
• Grows willingly on any surface, so it works on stones, tree roots and other décor.
• Forms a layer 3-10 cm (1.2-3.9") thick that can conceal installations in the aquarium.
• Gives young fish a dense hiding place in breeding aquariums.
• Can be pruned with scissors if growth becomes too luxuriant.
• Low light and low CO2 demand, with a medium growth rate.

How to Use

• Attach the moss to your chosen stone, root or décor piece with 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 aquarium surfaces such as stones and tree roots.
• Concealing installations in the aquarium.
• Breeding aquariums, where the moss provides cover for young fish.
• Aquarists looking for a low-light, low-CO2 plant.

Specifications

• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 3 - 10+ cm (1.2 - 3.9+")
• Light demand: Low
• CO2 demand: Low

What's Included

• One tissue culture cup of Taxiphyllum barbieri, supplied as a live aquatic aquarium plant in a closed cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I attach Taxiphyllum barbieri to décor?
Tie it to the stone or root with a piece of fishing line or cotton thread. Leave it in place until the moss has gained a hold on the surface.

Does this moss need strong lighting or CO2 injection?
No. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are low, and it makes few demands on the water, so it suits simple setups.

How big does it grow?
The moss forms a growth 3-10 cm (1.2-3.9") thick. Its growth rate is medium.

Can I use it in a breeding tank?
Yes. In breeding aquariums it makes a good hiding place for young fish.

What if it grows too thick?
Prune it with scissors to keep it in check.

Is this a live plant?
Yes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant, grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup.

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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