Attaching plants to rocks...

[Muske]

Is it as easy as it was...
Her are some pics. of some anubius I rubberbanded to some rocks.
Does it look OK or will the bands be to tight and griddle the plants?

 

[Bk828]

the rubber band over time will get weak and give.. Best to use fishing line, holds forever and hard to notice it.

 

[mgamer20o0]

its fine. though i would use fishline like br said.

 

[Fish Etc]

the rubber band over time will get weak and give.. Best to use fishing line, holds forever and hard to notice it.

at the time the rubber band give up, the roots are already attached to the rocks

 

[ziggy2]

Good idea.

 

[schaadrak]

Rubber band will be fine.

 

[Kitiara]

rubber bands are fine. I use heavy cotton on mine, eventually the cotton rots away leaving the plant attatched

 

[fishdance]

Hot glue gun which is also used in aquatic nurseries. Once you use it you wont use bother with anything else.

 

[Muske]

Never heard of that... sounds like it may harm the plants w/the heat.

 

[fishdance]

Yes, hotglue is quite safe and hasnt burnt any of my plants. Do a google specifically for fishtanks if you wish. I just dab on small drop size portions and when they start to cool off, I simply hold and align the plants in place till it sets. Quick, simple and easy but it doesnt adhere that well onto smooth surfaces.

Ive only used hot glue for sticking anubias or java fern onto wood or rocks but these plants are quite tough. Fontanalis (java moss) should be fine too but since its light, superglue might work. (I sometimes use superglue as emergency sutures on larger fish or to close gaping wounds).

A couple of useful links for starters

Is Hot Glue safe for fish?

Quick Guide to using Hot Glue