Java Moss help?

Question

I want to attach some java moss to the drift wood in my fresh water tank, I've never had this moss in the tank before but have always admired it in the fish shops, can anyone tell me anything about it? Is is a fast grower? whats the best way to attach it to rocks and wood? does it have a root system that I can easily seperate. Any help at all would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Java moss is a must for any aquarium enthusiast. An easy plant for beginners, Java moss is of Asian origin. It is a slow growing but very hardy plant that tolerates a wide variety of water conditions.

Light requirements range from very low - very high, pH tolerance 5-9. Temperature range is 59oF - 82oF. Note, the plant tends to thrive at lower temperatures. Try to keep your aquarium toward the upper 70's at the warmest.

Here in uk, our Java moss stock will not grow at temperatures in the high 80's - 90's. So I do not recommend it for those high temperature tanks.

Java moss is a self attaching moss that is best grown when it is encouraged to attach itself to aquarium objects like stones or driftwood. Spread the moss out onto the driftwood a thin layer and tie it it the driftwood or stones with thin fishing line or cotton thread. Never tie it on in clumps (all parts of the java strands need access to water and light or the lower layers will die). Within a a month, the line can be removed as the plant takes hold and begins to self propagate along the wood.

This is actually a creeping plant that grows on rocks, bogwood, etc. It thrives in dim light. You should, however be careful when purchasing this plant. There are many mosses tagged as Java, but many of them are not meant to be grown underwater. A good dealer will know the difference. The genus name for Java moss is Vesicularia Dubyana.

Answer 2

I have java moss too, it is an extremely easy plant to care for. How fast it grows depends on how much light and nutrients you give it. Just attach it to the driftwood with sewing thread, fishing line, rubberbands, ect. After 2 weeks it should be attached enough that you can remove whatever you attached it with. There are no roots. It just kinda sticks. Go for a walk in a park and look at some moss in a moist area, like under a tree, that's just about what your java moss will look like.

EDIT: Just thought I would add that I have never had a problem with rubberbands or sewing thread. But not everybody has the same experience, so yes, do be careful with what you use.

Answer 3

As fresh has told you just attach it to your wood, however I do not recomend sewing thread or rubberbands. Sewing thread isn't alwaysa quality thread and fish picking at it since it looks like worms can disslodge. Use the fishing line. This is less likely to come unraveled even if the fish pick at it. Rubberbands contain various chemicals including oils. They really should not be used in a tank.

Your moss will soon attach itself and grow where you want it.

Good luck

Answer 4

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