TAIWAN MOSS
SCIENTIFIC NAME: TAXIPHYLLUM ALTERNANS
COMMON NAME: TAIWAN MOSS, MINI TAIWAN MOSS
A rather fast-growing moss when compared to others. Its fronds grow into a triangular shape or Christmas tree pattern. It doesn't need high light, but under high light, it gets a beautiful coloration. This moss is almost impossible to distinguish from T. Barbieri, but under high light and CO2, it will branch more densely, and under a microscope, where T. Alternans is serated only around the tips of the very small leaves. Taiwan moss is ideal both in the aquarium on various hardscape materials and in the vivarium, encrusting manzanita, cork backgrounds, and other surfaces. To attach Taiwan moss, brown thread can be used to wrap it around wood pieces, or aquarium-safe superglue can be utilized.
CARING FOR TAIWAN MOSS IN BLACKWATER AQUARIUMS
Care: Easy
Light: Low
CO2: Not necessary, but will promote growth
Tint Tolerance: Low to Medium, keeping in mind that higher levels of tannins reduce photosynthesis rates.
Native Habitat: Southeast USA and Southeast Asia
Propagation: Easy to propagate, can just be cut or ripped apart and relocated
All Plants may contain algae, snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.