Planted Tank Java Moss Carpet

Java moss is perfect for new tanks that have few plants using the nutrients in the water column.

Planted tank java moss carpet. When aquascaping with java moss the most common choice is a moss carpet and the java moss wall second. This will save you time and give you a happier healthier tank. The planted tank forum specific aspects of a planted tank plants java moss carpet reply. If java moss is planted on land it requires a lot of rain and a high moisture content wherever it is planted.

Propagating through division can be beneficial if it is difficult to obtain. Post 1 of 14 old 01 16 2005 01 46 am thread starter. The most common form of java moss is what is referred to as a carpet. Java moss is a rare type of plant in some parts of the world.

Guest view user tanks ptrader. The planted tank forum specific aspects of a planted tank plants java moss carpet reply. Moreover java moss growing in the water will have much. In order to plant a carpet correctly make sure you anchor it on a flat non floating object.

Post 1 of 10 old 01 04 2010 09 07 am thread starter. While java moss is a very hardy and low maintenance aquarium plant you should still understand how to care for it on a basic level. Java moss is a plant native to southeast asia and it is often found in moist tropical climates growing on the surface of rocks river banks and tree trunks. However it will tolerate temperatures up to 30 o c.

Carpets are a beautiful addition to any aquascape. Red cherry on java moss tank requirements. The ideal tank conditions include good water current soft acid water and temperatures between 21 24 o c. Remember the health and tidiness of your java moss can impact the health of the other life in your tank.

Java moss is a very hardy plant and will grow in most water types. So i thought i d make this quick little video to explain how to make a java moss carpet. Planted member view user tanks ptrader. One plant can give life to several other java moss plants quickly and easily.

For those who wish to be a little more attentive in their aquascaping there is the option of growing a java moss carpet. As mentioned above a java moss carpet makes the perfect home for eggs and fry and can be added to an aquarium by placing some java between two pieces of mesh and sealing them off to ensure the plant does not come loose. The only thing to note here is that the growth rate will slow the warmer the water is.