{"product_id":"flame-moss","title":"Flame Moss","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlame Moss is the moss that grows up rather than out — upright, twisting fronds that rise in green spirals like little flickering flames. It brings texture and height to hardscape where most mosses just spread flat, and it stays hardy and undemanding with no CO2 needed. A favourite for shrimp tanks, fry cover and natural aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxiphyllum 'Flame' is an Asian moss that grows attached to wood, rock and roots along shaded, humid waterways, drawing nutrients straight from the water. That epiphytic, low-light background is easy to recreate: fix it to hardscape in gentle flow and modest light and it needs very little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine, deep-green fronds grow vertically in a distinctive twisting, flame-like spiral, and a dense clump builds into a collective silhouette with a clearly upright, pointed profile reaching around 5–10 cm. The portion sold is a starter clump that knits and climbs over its surface over a few weeks. Left unattached it simply spreads into a loose mat, but tied down it develops its characteristic vertical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn epiphyte for the foreground to midground, superb on driftwood branches, rock faces and mesh where its upright growth reads as a green thicket. Attach it to hardscape rather than planting it in substrate. Trim the tops occasionally to keep the flames dense and tidy and to encourage fresh upright growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePress a thin layer against the dry surface and secure with cotton thread or a little gel superglue; it grips within two to three weeks, after which any thread can be removed or will rot away. Propagate simply by dividing the clump and attaching the pieces elsewhere — every fragment can grow into a new patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy in low to moderate lighting — too much light invites algae on the fine fronds. CO2 is not required, though it speeds growth and tightens the form. A light, regular dose of liquid fertiliser keeps growth even; it is not a heavy feeder. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Growth is slow to moderate, so keep flow across it and gently remove trapped debris to discourage algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaxiphyllum 'Flame'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Moss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiphyte (Foreground \/ Midground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight liquid fertiliser (water-column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp tanks, nano tanks, aquascapes, fry cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal in shrimp and nano tanks and with small peaceful fish — the dense fronds shelter shrimplets and fry, and shrimp graze biofilm from it without harm. Safe with any gentle community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig diggers and vigorous fish — goldfish, large cichlids — will tear it loose before it attaches, and messy fish leave debris that fouls the fronds. Avoid intense light and stagnant flow, both of which invite algae into the moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104951075,"sku":"AA1325","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/flame-moss-43078167920931-v2.webp?v=1790321589","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/flame-moss","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}