java moss.. time to root itself?

[darkmindzz]

i planted some java moss in my 40 gallon planted tank about a werk or two ago.. this 40gallon gets a daily dose of co2 right now.. and 60 watts of light pumped in... how long will it take to root itself to the ground? then spread?

thanks guys.:dance:

[jpappy789]

it needs to attach itself on driftwood or rockwork

[Mgamer20o0]

not always. i have some pea gravel and had it attach to some of the small rocks. it just depends on many factors. i have used it in many tanks as foreground.

[darkmindzz]

i have it laid down on my flourite ground..
will it attach itself to my substrate and grow..

[Mgamer20o0]

it will grow and sooner or later it will attach to some of the substrate.

[petluvr]

I use it as a ground cover in one of my 10's and it floated and floated until I laid some clear marbles on top of it now it is firmly attached to the substrate. You may want to give that a try:)

[jpappy789]

Interesting, I never knew it would grow as a cover.

[petluvr]

It has to be done right to look OK. Mine however is about 3 inches thick in the bottom of a 10 and just provides many hiding spots for my bettas:)

[DAVIDFBT]

Most of the times for me, java moss "roots down" in about 2-3 weeks and is held tight in about 2 months.