Name: Mini Taiwan Moss
Brand: SI
SKU: UNP191001
Price: 15.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Taxiphyllum Alternans Mini Taiwan Moss for Planted Aquariums and Aquascaping

$15.99 USD

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Mini Taiwan Moss (Taxiphyllum alternans) is a rarer and beautiful aquarium moss with a delicate texture and soft green color. Similar to Weeping Moss, it features horizontal, overhanging growth and adds natural texture and visual interest to any planted aquarium.

Its compact size is perfectly scaled for all tank sizes, especially nano aquariums and smaller aquascapes. Like other mosses, care is relatively simple. It adapts well to low-tech tank settings and can grow nicely in shaded areas of higher-light aquascapes.

Use aquatic moss to cover unnatural gaps in a planted tank layout or attach it to hardscape materials. Incorporating moss adds character, softens hard edges, and gives instant maturity to freshly planted tanks.

Provide Mini Taiwan Moss with clean, stable water parameters and gentle flow as a baseline. CO2 injection will help it grow fuller and form the dense, fluffy tufts seen in popular aquascapes. Propagation is easy—simply separate a portion and reattach or reposition as desired. If you’re trimming moss, we recommend turning off the filter first to prevent unwanted spread and easier clean up!

Below is a 40 gallon aquarium with Taiwan Moss:


Common Name	Taiwan Moss
Care	Easy
Lighting	Low to Moderate
CO2	Recommended
Aquascape Placement	Attached to hardscape
Propagation	Separate and reattach
Growth Rate	Slow to Moderate
Size	Varies

Lost in the Moss: A Beginner's Guide to Aquarium Moss

With so many species of aquarium moss in the hobby, it can be overwhelming (in a good way) to pick which one works perfectly for your planted tank. You’d think it’s just moss, but each type provides a different look and overall effect when added to an aquascape! So, we’ll be covering six different types of aquatic mosses that are all popular and worthy of being added to your aquarium. We’ll start with Java Moss and work our way through Christmas Moss, Mini Christmas Moss, Spikey Moss, Peacock Moss, and Weeping Moss. For starters, the photo below depicts a single frond of each, in that order.

Aquarium moss is a staple for a reason! It can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or used to cover gaps in an existing hardscape layout. Common methods for attaching include using cotton thread (we like this one) or aquarium-safe glue. Moss is pretty indestructible, and basic care guidelines include keeping temperatures comfy (below 74°F) and keeping your water clean. That’s the bare minimum. If you want to do more, treat it the same as regular aquatic plants, and you’ll soon find its growth exploding!

Java Moss

Taxiphyllum barbieri / Vesicularia Dubyana

Growth Style: Irregular, stringy, bushy
Lighting: Low-light tolerant
CO2: Optional. CO2 encourages fuller growth
Best Uses: Beginner tanks, fry/shrimplet shelter, moss walls, covering hardscape
Care Tips: Ultra forgiving. Trim regularly to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth

Christmas Moss

Vesicularia Montagnei

Growth Style: Flat, triangular “christmas tree” fronds
Lighting: Medium light recommended
CO2: Recommended. CO2 helps it spread
Best Uses: Tied to driftwood or aquarium rocks in nature‑style layouts
Care Tips: Slower growth. Prune to shape and reduce algae

Mini Christmas Moss

Vesicularia Montagnei ‘Mini’

Growth Style: Compact, dense, fine triangular pattern, brighter green color
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves color and ramifying growth (denser and thicker!)
Best Uses: Nano aquariums, foreground carpets
Care Tips: Trim gently. Slow-growing variety but remains neat

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Spiky Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky'

Growth Style: Bold, upward-branching “pine-needle” tufts
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves color and ramifying growth (denser and thicker!)
Best Uses: Midground flora, vertical aquascaping
Care Tips: Prune for airflow and to maintain shape. Grows fast in stable conditions

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Weeping Moss

Vesicularia ferriei

Growth Style: Cascading, downward‑hanging fleshy fronds (like a mini waterfall)
Lighting: Medium to high light
CO2: Recommended. Improves frond density and cascading flow effect
Best Uses: Driftwood "cliffs" or overhanging portions for a curtain, trailing waterfall effect
Care Tips: Train downward; prune clean edges to highlight its weeping habit

Peacock Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Peacock'

Growth Style: Tufted, horizontal growth
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves frond density and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and providing coverage
Care Tips: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH

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Flame Moss

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'

Growth Style: Upward, spiraling growth, twisted pattern
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood to create tufts and hedges of live moss
Care Tips: Trim regularly to maintain height

Close-up shot of live aquatic moss for planted tanks

Willow Moss

Fontinalis antipyretica

Growth Style: Flowing , feathery growth
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and creating a willow-like appearance
Care Tips: Prefers cooler waters, consistent flow

Fissidens Fontanus live aquatic moss growing on natural aquascaping stones

Fissidens Fontanus

Fissidens Fontanus

Growth Style: Puffy, tufted growth with feathery fronds
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Recommended. Improves health and color
Best Uses: Attached to driftwood and creates cushioned patches
Care Tips: Prefers cooler waters, consistent flow

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