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Needle Point Spiky Moss – Live Aquarium Plant (3x3 inch)

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₹199.00 ₹279.00 29% OFF

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  • Needle Point Spiky Moss (Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky') — 3×3 inch live portion
  • Multi-directional needle-pointed growth — starburst/sea urchin pattern unlike any other moss
  • The most protective moss for baby shrimp — dense 3D needle interior deters predators
  • Ideal on rounded rocks — outward spike growth creates spectacular sea urchin effect
  • Tolerates 18–28°C — full Indian aquarium temperature range
  • pH 5.5–8.0 — wide tolerance for Indian water conditions
  • No CO2, no substrate — low-tech, beginner-friendly
  • Slowest-growing Taxiphyllum — holds shape longest between trimmings
  • Excellent fry protection in betta breeding and livebearer tanks
  • Live healthy plant — pan-India delivery at ₹199

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3×3 inch Spiky Moss — the most texturally distinctive aquatic moss in India. Needle-pointed branches grow outward in all directions creating a sea urchin starburst. Best shrimp refuge moss available. No CO2, no substrate, full Indian temperature range.

Needle Point Spiky Moss — Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky'

3×3 inch live portion of the most texturally unique aquatic moss — sharp needle-pointed branches grow outward in every direction creating a starburst, sea urchin form unlike any other plant. No CO2, no substrate, beginner-friendly. Best shrimp refuge moss available.

🦜 Needle Points 🦐 Baby Shrimp Refuge 🖼 Aquascape

🌿 The Needle Point Difference

Every aquatic moss has a growth direction. Spiky Moss grows in all directions simultaneously. Each branch terminates in a sharp, pointed needle-tip and radiates outward — upward, downward, sideways, at every angle — creating a dense, three-dimensional ball of needle-points that looks unlike any other aquarium plant.

On a rounded river rock, this radiating growth creates a perfect sea urchin or porcupine ball effect that has become one of the most distinctive signature looks in nature aquascaping. As a free-floating mass in a shrimp tank, the outward needles create the most impenetrable shrimp refuge of any aquatic moss — baby shrimp hide inside, adult fish cannot easily follow.

Best application: Place a smooth rounded river rock in your aquascape and attach Spiky Moss centrally with cotton thread. Allow 4–6 weeks for the outward needle growth to develop into the full sea urchin form. The result is the most talked-about element in any aquarium.

📋 Plant Profile

Species
Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky'
Portion
3×3 inch tied cluster
Temperature
18–28°C
pH Range
5.5–8.0
CO2
Not required
Lighting
Low–Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow (slowest Taxiphyllum)
Price
₹199 / 3×3 inch

🦐 Why Shrimp Breeders Choose Spiky Moss

  • Deepest 3D refuge: Multi-directional needle interior creates more depth than any flat moss — baby shrimp move freely inside while remaining invisible.
  • Active predator deterrence: Outward-pointing needles physically deter fish from entering — not just hiding shrimp but blocking pursuit.
  • Maximum biofilm surface: Many individual needle-branch surfaces at all angles collect biofilm — juvenile shrimp graze continuously from all directions.
  • Float-and-forget refuge: Drop freely into any tank — Spiky Moss floats and forms a natural refuge ball without any attachment needed.

🌿 Complete Moss Collection at Microworms.in

  • Spiky Moss (₹199): Needle starburst — rounded rocks, shrimp refuge balls. Most distinctive texture.
  • Peacock Moss (₹199): Flat fan spread — flat rock faces, broad driftwood. Most dramatic structure.
  • Christmas Moss (₹199–249): Feathery fronds — thin branches, rock edges. Most elegant.
  • Java Moss (₹200): Dense lush tangle — any surface, fastest growth. Most forgiving.
Complete ecosystem: Any of these mosses + Zebra Nerite Snails (algae grazing) + Cherry Shrimp (biofilm grazing + fry refuge use). All available at Microworms.in — the complete planted shrimp ecosystem.

Product Information

SKU: PLANT-SPIKY-MOSS-3X3

Stock Status: In Stock

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