Here’s all about Flame Moss (Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'), a unique and visually striking aquatic moss that adds vertical flair to aquascapes:

🔥 Flame Moss Overview

• Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'

• Common Name: Flame Moss

• Origin: Southeast Asia (cultivar, not found in wild)

• Plant Type: Aquatic moss

• Growth Pattern: Upward spiraling – looks like a "flame"

• Placement: Foreground, midground, hardscape accent

✅ Key Features

• Growth Style: Dense, upright curls in a flame-like pattern

• Height: 5–15 cm

• Color: Deep green

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Lighting Needs: Low to medium

• CO₂: Not required but enhances growth

• Texture: Compact and decorative

💧 Ideal Aquarium Conditions

🪵 Best Ways to Use Flame Moss

• ✅ On Driftwood or Stone: Creates vertical texture

• ✅ Aquascaping Accent: For nature or Iwagumi-style tanks

• ✅ On Mesh Pads: For compact "flame gardens"

• ✅ In Shrimp Tanks: Safe and provides shelter

• ✅ Bonsai Trees: Popular for mimicking tree foliage

🐠 Compatible with

• Shrimp (Cherry, Amano, etc.)

• Small fish (Tetras, Rasboras, Bettas)

• Fry tanks – excellent cover for baby fish

• Low-tech and nano aquariums

🔁 Propagation

• Break off small portions

• Tie or glue to new surfaces

• Grows and expands over time with good care

🧼 Care & Maintenance Tips

• Trimming: Occasional trimming encourages dense shape

• Cleaning: Gently remove trapped debris

• Lighting: Avoid strong direct light to prevent algae

• Water flow: Moderate flow helps prevent algae and keeps moss clean

⚠️ Common Issues

💚 Why Choose Flame Moss?

• ✅ Eye-catching upward “flame” shape

• ✅ Doesn’t require substrate

• ✅ Perfect for hardscape detailing

• ✅ Beginner-friendly and low-maintenance

• ✅ Great for aquascaping creativity