Java moss ceramic tree

Taxiphyllum barbieri
Scientific names from FishBase (v25.04): Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Editors. World Wide Web electronic publication. Snapshot via rfishbase: Boettiger, C., Temple Lang, D. and Wainwright, P. (2012) Journal of Fish Biology 81(6), 2030–2039. Plants, invertebrates, live foods and named strains come from this site's own reviewed list.
Uncategorized, lot number 171
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5" wide x 7" long x 3.5" tall, this combines two concepts I was exploring, the placement of java moss on driftwood to create "trees" and sub-substrate filtration systems. This tree itself was made to resemble the twisting of mangrove trees and the "knees" which produce new branches from the roots. It was made hollow, moss is bunched around clay spike clusters, and the roots all contain small airholes throughout. One "root" is an open hole where a larger air tube could be attached to a filter, pulling water through the root system of the tree and into the filtration system. Alternately, it could be used as a bubbler using the same principles in reverse. No fishing line was used in holding the plants in place.

This is an experimental piece I made in my studio to explore combining aquatic structures with my love of plants. If this is not what you are looking for, but are interested in seeing new pieces which might better suit your desires, please reach out. I do commissions as well.

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