{"product_id":"taiwan-moss-taxiphyllum-alternans-aquarium-moss","title":"Taiwan Moss (Taxiphyllum alternans)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiwan Moss (\u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum alternans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, beginner-friendly aquarium moss with branching, overlapping fronds that form a soft, draping green carpet. It attaches to driftwood and rock, needs no CO2 or special lighting, and is a favorite for shrimp tanks, moss walls, and natural aquascapes. Sold as a live portion cup. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build out your scape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiwan Moss is one of the easiest mosses to grow. Tie or glue a thin layer onto driftwood or rock and it will anchor itself with tiny rhizoids over a few weeks, then spread into a lush mat. It thrives in low to medium light and does not require CO2, though brighter light and added CO2 produce denser, faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim it with scissors to keep the shape you want, and the clippings can be attached elsewhere to start new patches. It is completely shrimp-safe and traps the biofilm and microfauna that shrimp and fry graze on, which makes it a staple in shrimp and breeding tanks. Keep gentle flow moving through it to prevent detritus from settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:4px 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTaiwan Moss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum alternans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMoss (epiphyte)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAttaches to driftwood and rock, foreground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e68 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAquascaping \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Taiwan Moss for moss walls, carpets, and dressing driftwood and rock. Secure it with cotton thread, fishing line, or a dab of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-glue-cyanoacrylate-aquascaping-adhesive\"\u003eaquascaping plant glue\u003c\/a\u003e until it attaches on its own. It layers beautifully with other mosses for added texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-glue-cyanoacrylate-aquascaping-adhesive\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Glue\u003c\/a\u003e for attaching moss to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flame-moss-taxiphyllum-flame-freshwater-moss\"\u003eFlame Moss\u003c\/a\u003e, and more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater shrimp and nano fish that love grazing on moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need to be planted in substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Taiwan Moss is an epiphyte, so attach it to driftwood or rock rather than burying it. It does not root in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need CO2 or special lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It grows under standard lighting with no CO2, though both will speed up and thicken growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Taiwan Moss is completely shrimp-safe and is one of the best plants for shrimp and fry to graze and hide in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are in-store pickup only. We hold your order and cup it fresh when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48878300725467,"sku":"MITAIWP","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_44a0afa8-b93b-4551-b086-4a8a733f73d5.png?v=1781533213","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/taiwan-moss-taxiphyllum-alternans-aquarium-moss","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}