Tropica 003G POR - Taxiphyllum Spiky

Tropica 003G POR - Taxiphyllum Spiky

Tropica 003G POR - Taxiphyllum Spiky is a live aquarium moss that grows 2-10 cm (0.8-3.9") tall and forms deep green, branched shoots. It suits aquascapers who want texture on vertical surfaces, or a low, carpeting look across the substrate, in a tank that doesn't have strong lighting.

Key Benefits

• Forms many deep green, branched shoots, giving a fuller and more structured look than finer mosses
• Described as Christmas moss' big brother: it is the larger of the two
• Grows fast, so it can fill in surfaces quickly
• Thrives at very low light intensity, which suits tanks with modest lighting
• Works two ways: on vertical surfaces or as a carpet in the substrate

How to Use

• On vertical surfaces: this is where Spiky does best, because the branched shoots show clearly against the surface.
• As a carpet: plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace between them. This gives a carpeting effect.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers who want a bigger, bolder moss than Christmas moss
• Low-light aquariums, as this moss thrives at very low light intensity
• Anyone wanting to add deep green texture to walls, hardscape faces or the foreground

Specifications

• Type: live aquatic aquarium plant (moss)
• Origin: Asiatic
• Height: 2-10 cm (0.8-3.9")
• Growth: fast
• Light requirement: very low light intensity
• Approximate tub size: 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9 x 3.1 x 1.2")

What's Included

• Taxiphyllum Spiky live aquarium plant in a tub, approximately 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9 x 3.1 x 1.2")

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Taxiphyllum Spiky grow?
It grows 2-10 cm (0.8-3.9") tall, forming deep green, branched shoots.

Does Spiky moss need strong lighting?
No. It thrives at a very low light intensity, so it suits low-light aquariums.

How is Spiky different from Christmas moss?
Spiky is best described as Christmas moss' big brother. It is bigger and forms many deep green, branched shoots.

Where should I place it in my aquarium?
It does best on vertical surfaces, where the branched shoots show clearly. It can also be planted into the substrate for a carpeting effect.

How do I create a carpet with Spiky moss?
Plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace between them.

Is it a fast-growing plant?
Yes. Spiky grows fast, and it does so even at very low light intensity.

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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