Question about Java Moss

[aquarob]

I am using black Tahitian sand for my Cichlid tank. It currently has no live plants in it. I am curious however, if I was to add a little java moss would it traverse the sandy bottom or will it stay on the rocks. Ideally, I want it to cover the rock piles scattered on the floor of the tank but not take over the entire bottom. Anyone? thanks!

 

[jm1212]

it isnt the best for java moss to put it on the substrate. it really grows best when it is attached to some decor.

 

[John N.]

I am curious however, if I was to add a little java moss would it traverse the sandy bottom or will it stay on the rocks. Ideally, I want it to cover the rock piles scattered on the floor of the tank but not take over the entire bottom. Anyone? thanks!

Like any plant, Java moss will grow beyond the rock you place it on eventually. Trimming it every so often to keep it off the sand would keep it from taking over.

-John N.

 

[aquarob]

Like any plant, Java moss will grow beyond the rock you place it on eventually. Trimming it every so often to keep it off the sand would keep it from taking over.

-John N.

Thank you for the info. How can I anchor it to a rock initially? Rubber band?

 

[petluvr]

cotton thread that will degrade is what I used just today.

 

[Lupin]

Rubber bands seem to distingerate fast. Threads work just as well though.

 

[petluvr]

I would have never thought of rubber bands....They don't spoild the water?

 

[Kashta]

I would have never thought of rubber bands....They don't spoild the water?

I've used rubber bands to attach some zucchini or other veggie to a slate rock so it would stay at the bottom. Once the food is gone, it's easy to retrieve the rock. That seems to be common practice in this area. I've never had any problem (that I know of), but the rubber band gets brittle over time. I've wondered about the rubber, though. Don't know what it does to the water, chemically... if anything.

For attaching plants to rocks or wood, thread works great. For something you need tied more permanently, use nylon thread instead of cotton... or fishing line (just be real careful to weave the cut ends inside so nobody gets poked). For more wrapping and less tying - buy a hairnet or bath scrunchie. That's easy to tie in place with thread.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i just use fish line very easy. make sure to spreed it thin. the thinner it is the faster they will grow.