Add stunning texture and motion to your aquarium with Flame Moss — a truly unique and easy-to-grow moss that looks like flickering green flames underwater! 🔥🌿
Unlike most mosses that spread outward, Flame Moss grows upward in gentle spirals, creating a striking vertical effect. It’s perfect for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or decor, and brings a lush, natural look to tanks of any size.
This hardy plant thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for beginners, shrimp keepers, and aquascapers who want low-maintenance greenery that stands out.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
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Distinctive “flame-like” upward growth pattern 🔥
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Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly
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Grows well in low to medium light
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Provides hiding spots for shrimp and fry
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Perfect for aquascaping driftwood or rocks
💧 Care Instructions
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Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame’
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Lighting: Low to medium (more light = faster growth)
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Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.8
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Placement: Foreground, midground, or attached to decor
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CO₂: Optional, not required
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Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
💡 Pro Tip: Use aquarium-safe glue, thread, or fishing line to attach Flame Moss to rocks or driftwood. Once it takes hold, it creates a gorgeous, flame-like texture that grows upward and thickens over time!
🐠 Perfect For:
✔️ Shrimp and snail tanks
✔️ Nano aquariums
✔️ Aquascapes with driftwood or stones
✔️ Low-tech or high-tech setups
✔️ Aquariums with fry or small fish
📦 What You’ll Receive
🌱 Helpful Hints
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Does not need to be planted — just attach and let it grow
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Great for breeding tanks — shrimp and fry love it!
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Trim occasionally to keep it neat and encourage dense growth
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Can also be used in paludariums or terrariums with high humidity
✨ Flame Moss brings a one-of-a-kind look to your aquarium — easy to care for, visually stunning, and loved by shrimp and aquascapers alike!
