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Isopterygium sp. "Mini Taiwan Moss"

Family: Hypnaceae
Genus: Isopterygium

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte
Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Description

"Mini Taiwan moss" resembles Taiwan moss (Taxiphyllum alternans) but grows smaller under similar conditions. It belongs to the genus Isopterygium, which is related to Taxiphyllum. However, its exact species has not been identified.

Isopterygium sp. "Mini Taiwan Moss"
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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