The PM idea was just in case you didn't want to get all technical on here with plant names - no worries.
Did you check out my suggestions?
Did you check out my suggestions?
Stump+Overhanging Plants?
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why not hang the drift wood so it does not touch the bottom of the tank....fish swimming under it....
Not a bad idea John! How are the mangroves doing?
Some driftwood floats all on its own too (If not, all it would take is a little jury rig and you're done. )
Some driftwood floats all on its own too (If not, all it would take is a little jury rig and you're done. )
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This is how the idea has evolved.
If it was a simliar peice to the one I posted from APC, and it was set up to sit upsidedown on the center bracing, it wouldn't touch, letting both small and larger fish swim through and under it. 
. And yes, Santoury, I definately checked out your suggestions. I think the Spider plant will definately be envolved if this does actually happen sometime.You know, once the mother spider plant starts putting out shoots it will be pretty wild looking.
You might also want to check out using creeping fig or creeping thyme, or creeping mint, (or, or in addition to) to create a creeping carpet that will flow into the water. Can't wait to watch this idea evolve into reality!
You might also want to check out using creeping fig or creeping thyme, or creeping mint, (or, or in addition to) to create a creeping carpet that will flow into the water. Can't wait to watch this idea evolve into reality!
I just did the hanging driftwood the other night. I did it by simply using the tanks top brace as the mount. I cut a big piece of grapewood in half . Then I made another cut, just a tad bigger than the thickness of the glass halfway thru the wood about 3/4'' from the first cut. This made a slot in the wood which fit snugly on the center brace. now I have the dangling wood effect that fish can swim under. It looks pretty cool and took like 5 minutes. The water supports the weight of the wood so it doesnt put much stress on the brace, but I would still reinforce the brace with glass or plexiglass for bigger pieces and not do it in an empty tank. Heres a few pics to get an idea of what Im saying.
Java moss will grow up the wood and out of the water to where the wood is still wet. But I think it needs higher light when its out of the water.
There's a tank the Amano did that has a giant piece of driftwood jutting out of the tank that is full of plants. I'll try to find the picture I saw.
Also some other options; air plants and orchids. They would both do great on the wood.
There's a tank the Amano did that has a giant piece of driftwood jutting out of the tank that is full of plants. I'll try to find the picture I saw.
Also some other options; air plants and orchids. They would both do great on the wood.
Air plants and orchids will rot - they do not like to be damp.
True, there are a FEW orchids that will be ok, but definitely not on my "to recommend" list.
True, there are a FEW orchids that will be ok, but definitely not on my "to recommend" list.
Everyone over at Aquatic Plant Central is agreeing that Java Moss would work well if it were to cover the rest of the stump that is out of water, and the moss would flow into the water, which would be neat. It seems java moss grows emergent fairly well, as long as it is misted everyday, there should be enough humidity from the tank to make it feasible.
Also, I've seen Tom Barr (I believe it was Tom, atleast) used little rubber rings like airline tubing to make a little floating plant "island" and keep them inside, and from coving the rest of the aquarium. I think a similiar ring around (say, about 4 or 5 inches out from the wood, in a circle) containing Linma Minor would be kind of neat. Then when you look down on the tank, you only see the wood going into the water, and then when you look under the water, it would appear slightly shaded, with the wood. Just an idea.
Also, I've seen Tom Barr (I believe it was Tom, atleast) used little rubber rings like airline tubing to make a little floating plant "island" and keep them inside, and from coving the rest of the aquarium. I think a similiar ring around (say, about 4 or 5 inches out from the wood, in a circle) containing Linma Minor would be kind of neat. Then when you look down on the tank, you only see the wood going into the water, and then when you look under the water, it would appear slightly shaded, with the wood. Just an idea.
You might just like that - I just never have seen java moss grown out of water proper. I also personally would prefer something more substantial with some more sturdiness rather than worrying about the humidity, lighting, etc. Just my thoughts.
