Spiky moss

Family: Hypnaceae

Genus: Taxiphyllum

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte

Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

12-34°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Description

The unidentified Taxiphyllum species known as "spiky moss" in Singapore is considered to be the same as "peacock moss".

Spiky moss

Family: Hypnaceae

Genus: Taxiphyllum

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte

Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

12-34°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Aquariums with this plant

types.ryuboku

Gupikowy świat

250 L11/9/2025

🐟

Filip

Description

The unidentified Taxiphyllum species known as "spiky moss" in Singapore is considered to be the same as "peacock moss".

Growth Rate

Medium

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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Aquariums with this plant

types.ryuboku

Gupikowy świat

250 L11/9/2025

🐟

Filip