Update on planted tank

[Fat Homer]

Here is a video of what it should roughly look like after being tied... then its a matter of waiting and letting it grow...

Also, as i mentioned before, make sure if possible the strands on each branch are tied in the same direction for best result...

 

[DRteugelsi]

Sweet thanks for the vid. It's going to be crazy hard to do that with how many little branches there are on these trees but I'm sure it will be worth after the hours of work haha

 

[fisheatfish]

Here's my moss tree...started 3 months ago and what it looks like today. I absolutely agree with Homer's advice on securing the moss onto individual branches. Looks terrible initially but the moss has a good start in anchoring itself onto the branches. Mine could use a trim but I like the wavy effect of the moss.

 

[Fat Homer]

Yeah, as mentioned before, i've k own LFS owners who've literally sat in the same spot for 4-5hrs just tying moss to a single tree... they keep the moss moist by placing it either in a shallow tray with some water or on top of damp newspaper to keep it moist...

They also will periodically use a spray bottle to wet the moss on the tree to keep it alive...

The end result though can be really stunning depending on what mosses / plants are used, either way though, paitence is definitely key...

Here is a good example of what can be achieved if done correctly...



Notice how the moss strands all point in clear direction...

 

[DRteugelsi]

Those are some really good examples. I'm thinking if I'm really meticulous I can get mini bushes on each branch.

Funny thing is I actually ordered 200 twist ties but they didn't arrive until today so me being impatient I didn't wait on them lol but I will definitely have to work on my patience and hopefully this will turn out pretty nicely

 

[fisheatfish]

I used black thread. I literally wrapped each branch over & over with thread. The new growth covers it up nicely.

 

[DRteugelsi]

Sounds like a plan. ill probably use the black thread because it seems like it will cover up a lot easier.

Quick question. I just got the java moss about 2-3 days ago and it had some brown spots but last night i was looking at it and man this stuff is really turning like a light brown but everything else in the tank is doing great... any suggestions??

 

[Fat Homer]

Got pics??? Coz if you say your other plants are doing well, in theory the moss should be okay too...

 

[fisheatfish]

It's possible you purchased moss that was dead or dying. They're really hardy. I treated some moss with hydrogen peroxide out of water and left it out of water for a little too long...few days later, I noticed a portion of it turning brown and died off.

 

[DRteugelsi]

Here are the pictures and all the new growth is really dark brown. Almost looks like long sticks.