Peacock Moss is a spectacular way to show off some serious natural style, giving your aquascape a velvety look. While it shares some similarities with Christmas Moss, this delicate species sets itself apart with softer, less puffy fronds that boast a gorgeous velvet-like texture. Its bright green, dense, triangular-shaped fronds grow in flat, horizontal tufts that mimic the elegant spread of a peacock’s tail. We have grown this stunning plant directly onto a premium stainless steel mesh pad, meaning you can skip the tedious thread-wrapping and immediately lay down a lush, high-end carpet.
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taxiphyllum sp. 'Peacock' |
| Common Name(s) | Peacock Moss |
| Family | Hypnaceae |
| Plant Type | Moss on Mesh Pad |
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional (Accelerates growth & density) |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground Carpet, Mesh Wall, Softening Hardscape Lines |
| Dimensions | 3 x 3 inches (7.6 x 7.6 cm) |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 65°F–78°F (18°C–25°C) |
| Propagation Method | Division (Cut, separate, or pull clumps apart) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Cultivated Combo) |
1. How do I keep my Peacock Moss from turning brown or yellow?
Peacock Moss prefers clean, moving water and cooler temperatures (under 78°F). Browning usually occurs when organic debris gets trapped inside the delicate, fan-like fronds or when water temperatures run too high. Gently siphoning debris out during water changes will keep the inner growth green and healthy.
2. How do I use the stainless steel mesh pad in my aquascape?
The 3" x 3" stainless steel mesh pad is heavy enough to sink right out of the box. You can lay it completely flat on your substrate for an instant carpet, bend the flexible metal around curved rocks or wood, or lean it against a wall to form a vertical green backdrop.
3. How do I stop moss trimmings from spreading everywhere during maintenance?
Always turn off your filter pumps and powerheads before trimming moss. Use sharp curved shears to make clean cuts, and immediately scoop or siphon out floating cuttings so they don't take root in unwanted areas of your aquarium.
Overall rating: 4.85 / 5 from 20 reviews.
Peacock Moss on Stainless Steel offers excellent shade and coverage for aquariums, with customers praising its fast growth and healthy appearance. The moss is versatile, can be attached to hardscape or left free-floating, and thrives under a wide range of aquarium conditions. While some customers noted varied color feedback, overall satisfaction with the product's look, portion, and packaging is high.
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"The moss arrived safely packaged and in good shape. Due to packing the moss was a bit compressed, but a day later was as expected. 2 weeks later and the moss is increasing daily it seems in size. Texture is great and the moss is really attractive."
"Arrived quickly and in fantastic condition."
"Fast and quality plants! Thank you!"
"Absolutely love my moss and I love how i can bend the mesh around my hardscape in my tank."
"Plants arrived in great condition and was fast shipping! Thanks!"
"Cool moss! I thought there could have been a little more moss included on the mesh (a little bare in some places and can see the mesh.) My shrimp do love it though and that’s what matters the most. A little brown too but that’s okay!"
"Very cool idea. I'm using it standing vertically in the back of the enclosure. It's a moss wall."
"This moss came in looking so good. The portion was nice as well. I didn't expect it but it was grown so tight on the mesh you can honestly just cut the mesh into pieces and put it in your tank."
"I am incredibly pleased with the size of the portion recieved and it was all healthy and bright green! I did bleach dip the moss so it browned after a few days but quickly started bouncing back to life and turning bright green again. I wish I had started with this moss and never messed with java moss to be honest!"
"Nice addition to my 2nd viewable quarantine tank. Bright green and really fluffy out of the bag. Seems bigger than 3"x3"? I should measure. Buce always under promises and over delivers."
