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Flame Moss
Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'
Plantae›Bryophyta›Bryopsida›Hypnales›Hypnaceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Flame Moss gets its name from the way its upright, twisted stems spiral and curve upward — resembling flickering orange flames when viewed in flowing water. Unlike most mosses that grow laterally, Flame Moss grows vertically, making it uniquely suited for mid-height mounding effects on rocks and wood. It is slow growing but compact, rarely requiring trimming, and stays tidy in low-flow areas.
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Growing in 5 tanksCommunity tanks featuring Flame Moss.
Compatible Livestock
Gentle algae grazers that won't damage moss and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, peaceful shrimp that graze algae without harming delicate moss structures
Peaceful algae-eating fish that respect plants and help control biofilm on moss
Tiny, peaceful schooling fish that won't uproot or damage attached moss
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light requirements and slow growth rate
Compatible moss species with similar care needs; can be combined for varied hardscape textures
Common Diseases
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating moss surfaces; reduced light penetration to moss tissue
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, and manually remove excess algae with a soft brush
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing or pale coloration; stunted or no growth; tissue breakdown
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer weekly; ensure adequate lighting (20-80 PAR); consider adding CO2 supplementation if deficiency persists
Melting or Tissue Decay
Browning, mushy texture; portions falling apart; foul odor from affected areas
Improve water circulation without creating strong flow directly on moss; perform 25-30% water changes; remove severely affected portions; ensure adequate filtration and avoid stagnant conditions
Poor Attachment
Moss floating or detaching from hardscape; inability to establish rhizoids
Secure moss firmly to hardscape using fishing line or plant weights; ensure hardscape surface is clean and porous; maintain stable water parameters and gentle water flow
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Beneficial
- light
- Low to medium (20–80 PAR)
- placement
- Attach to midground hardscape; vertical mounding effect
- substrate
- Not planted in substrate
- growth rate
- Slow
- propagation
- Divide and reattach
Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.5
- nitrate
- <25 ppm
- hardness
- 1–15 dGH
- temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.