I have a fairly large piece of drift wood in my 75gl tank, I wanted to know where I could get some Java Moss to attach to it. I looked on e-bay but the portions were very small & high priced, Any help will do,,, thx
Java Moss Question
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If your tank is new setup I would say do a dry start method, if your tank already established then I would say don't mess with java moss in your tank...it's just a big mess!
DRY START METHOD:
Shred or chop and apply where you want it, then cover the container/tank with plasticwrap and mist twice daily with dechlorinated tap water or run a mist create machine that use on reptiles and wait a few weeks (6 weeks most likely) and 12~14 hours of light until you notice the moss has started growing then submerge or fill up your tank again.
DRY START METHOD:
Shred or chop and apply where you want it, then cover the container/tank with plasticwrap and mist twice daily with dechlorinated tap water or run a mist create machine that use on reptiles and wait a few weeks (6 weeks most likely) and 12~14 hours of light until you notice the moss has started growing then submerge or fill up your tank again.
Yes, My tank has been set up for awhile now, I have some South American Cichlids rooming around in it, Mind you its not a planted tank, My substrate is finely crushed coral & sand mix, curious to know why you don't advise Java moss? I have a few large rocks & drift wood, but would like a more natural feel to coincide with my set up,
You could also try attaching the Moss by tying or banding to driftwood, I've also used stones to hold it down. You probably will end up with lots of free floating Moss but eventually will take hold. It seems to like water movement, mine always attaches to my sponge filters and intake pipes...good nitrate remover and oxygenator though
I have never thought to start the Moss dry, this is a good suggestion.
Thx for your suggestions, I'm gonna try & wedge some bunches onto the drift wood & possible tie it down with some fishing line, Hopefully it will take hold, if not I will try the dry start method! I'm alittle leery about introducing Java moss to my tank, cause I heard once it spreads it's a pain to get rid of it, Was wondering if their was a better moss I could use that wouldn't have such a problem?
Although I have used, and like java moss, it can be a pain )especially with large cichlids) they tend to chew on it, and break it off, but don't really eat it, simply spit it out, where it adds to turbidity and floating particulate, and can clog filters. It also (at least for me) seemed to collect detritus.
If looking for low light plants to attach to wood, African bolbitus fern, java fern, and anubias are all reasonable choices for all but the most vegetarian of species.
below java fern, and anubias in a low light tank.
If looking for low light plants to attach to wood, African bolbitus fern, java fern, and anubias are all reasonable choices for all but the most vegetarian of species.
below java fern, and anubias in a low light tank.
I have lots of java moss, but I wouldn't recommend it for a tank with large cichlids. You would do much better with java fern.
Moss once established growth super fast and become super dense, you will have to keep trim them down often (more works), and because its density so after sometime it will become a collecting waste/dirty stuff location, a lot of fishes will try to chew on it or tear it a part and smaller part will float around or stuck at filter intake and reduce the flow rate. Now I know your tank is a cichlid setup I would use Java Fern or Anubias.
Thx again,,, I was starting to lean toward (flame moss) Just liked the over all appearance, but yes my cichlids would tear pieces off & I def don't need any pieces clogging up my intake & getting caught in my canister!!!! After reading your posts I will give the java fern & anubias a try!!!!
What is the plant to the right? I like that its dense/looks hardy'''Although I have used, and like java moss, it can be a pain )especially with large cichlids) they tend to chew on it, and break it off, but don't really eat it, simply spit it out, where it adds to turbidity and floating particulate, and can clog filters. It also (at least for me) seemed to collect detritus.
If looking for low light plants to attach to wood, African bolbitus fern, java fern, and anubias are all reasonable choices for all but the most vegetarian of species.
below java fern, and anubias in a low light tank.