Planted Tank Java Moss Carpet

One plant can give life to several other java moss plants quickly and easily.

Planted tank java moss carpet. 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. Post 1 of 14 old 01 16 2005 01 46 am thread starter. 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. The ideal tank conditions include good water current soft acid water and temperatures between 21 24 o c.

The most common form of java moss is what is referred to as a carpet. The only thing to note here is that the growth rate will slow the warmer the water is. In order to plant a carpet correctly make sure you anchor it on a flat non floating object. Java moss is a rare type of plant in some parts of the world.

Carpets are a beautiful addition to any aquascape. Propagating through division can be beneficial if it is difficult to obtain. 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.

Post 1 of 10 old 01 04 2010 09 07 am thread starter. How to create java moss carpet is a question many people seem to ask. Moreover java moss growing in the water will have much. However it will tolerate temperatures up to 30 o c.

Remember the health and tidiness of your java moss can impact the health of the other life in your tank. Planted member view user tanks ptrader. The planted tank forum specific aspects of a planted tank plants java moss carpet reply. So i thought i d make this quick little video to explain how to make a java moss carpet.

This will save you time and give you a happier healthier tank. If java moss is planted on land it requires a lot of rain and a high moisture content wherever it is planted. The planted tank forum specific aspects of a planted tank plants java moss carpet reply. As both one of the hardiest aquarium plants and also one of the easiest to grow java moss is the best moss for aquarium carpet compatible with almost all species of fish kept in tanks.

Guest view user tanks ptrader. Java moss is a very hardy plant and will grow in most water types. A moss tree is the most challenging to grow so i d recommend you try it if you have a lot of time and willing to experiment.