RTG Taxiphyllum Spiky Moss

RTG Taxiphyllum Spiky Moss (Low Tech)

Instructions:

1. Make sure you understand how to grow aquatic plants:

• Click/tap >>HERE<< to view our easy guide explaining the needs of aquatic plants.

2. Planting Instructions for RTG Taxiphyllum Spiky:

• Firstly, remove the moss from any packaging or container.
• Rinse gently with tap or dechlorinated water to remove any debris.
• Carefully separate clumps if necessary, taking care not to damage the delicate filaments.
• Attach the moss to driftwood, rocks, or other decorations using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue.
• Avoid compressing or handling the moss roughly to prevent tearing or damaging its structure.

3. Transitioning process

• This moss will gradually adapt to submersed growth in your aquarium.
• Provide stable water conditions for best results.
• Dose a quality aquatic fertilizer as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure adequate lighting for healthy green growth; moderate light is generally sufficient.
• Regularly trim or prune the moss to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
• A CO₂ system can enhance growth but is not strictly necessary.
• Perform 20–30% water changes weekly to maintain good water quality.
• Be patient, as moss grows slowly and will gradually cover surfaces in your aquarium.

Care Requirements:

• Water Parameters:
  Temperature: 20–28 °C
  pH Range: 6.0–7.5
  Water Hardness: 2–12 dGH

• Nutrient Requirements:
  Easy to grow under moderate lighting. Regular liquid fertilization is optional but can encourage faster, healthier growth. CO₂ is not required but can enhance overall density and vibrancy.

• Tank Setup:
  Perfect for foreground, midground, or attaching to hardscape such as driftwood, rocks, or ornaments. Trim periodically to maintain its characteristic flame-like upward growth and prevent overgrowth.

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been was grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.

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McMerwe’s comments: RTG Taxiphyllum Spiky brings bold, pointed fronds and bright green texture to rocks, driftwood, or midground and foreground areas in aquascapes. [Rating: 5/5]