Tropica 003G Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Spiky

Tropica 003G Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Spiky

Tropica 003G Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Spiky is a low-light aquarium moss grown from tissue culture in a closed cup. It suits aquascapers who want deep green, branching texture on vertical surfaces, or a lush carpet across the substrate, without needing a high-tech set-up.

Key Benefits

• Thrives at very low light intensity, so it works in tanks where many other plants struggle.
• Grows fast and forms many deep green, branched shoots.
• Described as the bigger sibling of Christmas moss, with a larger, more open growth form.
• Can create a carpeting effect when planted in small tufts.
• Grown from tissue culture in a closed cup.

How to Use

• For the best display, place it on vertical surfaces, where the branched shoots show to full effect.
• For a carpet, plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace between them.

Suitable For

• Aquarists with low-light planted tanks.
• Aquascapers who want a moss with more size and branching than Christmas moss.
• Anyone wanting a carpeting plant that doesn't demand strong lighting.

Specifications

• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 3 - 10+ (the description also gives a growth height of 2-10 cm / 0.8-4")
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Low

What's Included

• Taxiphyllum 'Spiky' aquarium plant, grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup.

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much light does Taxiphyllum Spiky need?
Its light demand is low, and it thrives at very low light intensity.

Do I need CO2 for this moss?
No. Its CO2 demand is rated low.

How tall does it grow?
It grows 2-10 cm (0.8-4") tall, at a medium growth rate.

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

Can I use it as a carpet?
Yes. Plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace between them to build a carpeting effect.

Where does it look best in the aquarium?
On vertical surfaces, where the branched shoots show clearly.

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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