{"product_id":"java-moss","title":"Java Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum barbieri\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as Java moss or Boger moss, is a tough moss from Southeast Asia. It asks little in water quality or light and will grow on almost any surface. It thickens to about 3 to 10 cm and works well on stones and roots, for hiding equipment, and as cover for fry in breeding tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComes as a \u003cstrong\u003eTropica tissue culture cup\u003c\/strong\u003e: grown in lab gel, so it arrives free of snails, algae, pests and pesticides. Rinse off the gel and split it into small portions to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Moss\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003cbr\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3 to 10+ cm (after about two months)\u003cbr\u003eLight: Low\u003cbr\u003eCO2: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTie it to wood, rock or other decor with fishing line or cotton thread until it grips on its own. Trim it with scissors when it gets too thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoss is the classic shrimp plant. Biofilm and fine food settle into it for shrimp to graze, and baby shrimp hide deep inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos from AquascapeGuide's Etsy shop, used with permission.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from AquascapeGuide\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquascapeGuide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68210178719965,"sku":"ASG-MM-003 TC","price":11.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/mm-tc2-java-moss.jpg?v=1792965244","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/java-moss","provider":"Moss \u0026 Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}