best moss

[onyx]

I'm looking for the best moss to use on wood that grows fast without CO2. I've narrowed it down to spiky moss or java moss. Can anyone tell me about their experience with these? I was surprised to see my LFS selling moss for $12 for a tiny portion - is it that expensive where you live?

[boomer]

I've had Java Moss in my tanks for a while now, and I have to say it's been a great addition. I've never actually bought it, it's always come attached to some wood or in a bag with new fish. But I've got it in every tank now, attached to various chunks of wood, and it's done really well.

I don't think it needs CO2, and it's been growing fine in my tanks with just low to moderate lighting. I've had it in my 10g tank with a spawning group of pygmy cories and Farlowella fry, and it's provided a great hiding place for them.

From what I've read, Java Moss is a pretty versatile plant. It can be allowed to float, attached to wood or rock, or even wrapped around it. It's got a slow to moderate growth rate, and it prefers soft to medium hard water with a pH between 5.8-7.5.

I've found that it's a great plant for providing food for fry and small fish. It collects zooplankton and infusoria, and it's also a good spawning medium for egg scatterers. I've had it in my tanks for a while now, and I've never had any problems with it.

As for the cost, I'm not sure how it compares to other places, but I've never actually paid for it. I've just gotten it for free with other purchases. But I think it's definitely worth having in your tank, especially if you've got small fish or fry that need a place to hide.

[oldraider]

I picked up some spiky moss from my LFS for 4.99 a cup last year, and I recently checked Petco, they were selling a similar amount for 8.99. Nice setup you've got there, boomer.

[kingrise]

I'm looking for the best moss to use on wood that grows fast without CO2. I've narrowed it down to spiky moss or java moss. Can anyone tell me about their experience with these? I was surprised to see my LFS selling moss for $12 for a tiny portion - is it that expensive where you live?

I highly recommend Java Moss, despite the cost. In my experience, it grows relatively quickly, even in low-light conditions without CO2. I'd suggest using a moderate to bright light, though - it seems to thrive under those conditions. Additionally, I've found that warm water also promotes healthier growth. Nice tank, boomer.

[boomer]

That tank was a bit of a hodgepodge, I just threw in a couple chunks of wood, added some chain sword plants, and used it as a QT for the pygmy cories. Changed my mind about where to put them later on, so they ended up staying. Couple months in, I started seeing eggs and fry, and before I knew it, the cories had been in there for years. Also used it to grow out the Farlowella fry. The way Java Moss took over the wood was incredible - I've pulled most of it out multiple times, and it just keeps coming back.

[oldraider]

@boomer, your tank still looks great. I've had a tough time with Java Moss, but I found a use for it - making nests to hide tetra eggs. It worked out pretty well, the corys didn't get to all of them.

[kingrise]

I've had Java Moss in my tanks for a while now, and I have to say it's been a great addition. I've never actually bought it, it's always come attached to some wood or in a bag with new fish. But I've got it in every tank now, attached to various chunks of wood, and it's done really well.

I don't think it needs CO2, and it's been growing fine in my tanks with just low to moderate lighting. I've had it in my 10g tank with a spawning group of pygmy cories and Farlowella fry, and it's provided a great hiding place for them.

From what I've read, Java Moss is a pretty versatile plant. It can be allowed to float, attached to wood or rock, or even wrapped around it. It's got a slow to moderate growth rate, and it prefers soft to medium hard water with a pH between 5.8-7.5.

I've found that it's a great plant for providing food for fry and small fish. It collects zooplankton and infusoria, and it's also a good spawning medium for egg scatterers. I've had it in my tanks for a while now, and I've never had any problems with it.

As for the cost, I'm not sure how it compares to other places, but I've never actually paid for it. I've just gotten it for free with other purchases. But I think it's definitely worth having in your tank, especially if you've got small fish or fry that need a place to hide.

Your Java Moss looks incredibly lush. What's your secret to achieving such a full and vibrant green color?

[boomer]

I'm looking for the best moss to use on wood that grows fast without CO2. I've narrowed it down to spiky moss or java moss. Can anyone tell me about their experience with these? I was surprised to see my LFS selling moss for $12 for a tiny portion - is it that expensive where you live?

I highly recommend Java Moss, despite the cost. In my experience, it grows relatively quickly, even in low-light conditions without CO2. I'd suggest using a moderate to bright light, though - it seems to thrive under those conditions. Additionally, I've found that warm water also promotes healthier growth. Nice tank, boomer.

It's just the nature of Java Moss. I've got it on wood in my other tanks, and when left to its own devices, it gradually fills out and gets denser. The lighting in my tanks is generally low to moderate, with floating plants providing some shade. I also add a dose of Flourish Comprehensive Supplement once a week. From what I've observed, it seems to be quite adaptable to different conditions, as I mentioned in my earlier profile.

[kingrise]

I've had Java Moss in my tanks for a while now, and I have to say it's been a great addition. I've never actually bought it, it's always come attached to some wood or in a bag with new fish. But I've got it in every tank now, attached to various chunks of wood, and it's done really well.

I don't think it needs CO2, and it's been growing fine in my tanks with just low to moderate lighting. I've had it in my 10g tank with a spawning group of pygmy cories and Farlowella fry, and it's provided a great hiding place for them.

From what I've read, Java Moss is a pretty versatile plant. It can be allowed to float, attached to wood or rock, or even wrapped around it. It's got a slow to moderate growth rate, and it prefers soft to medium hard water with a pH between 5.8-7.5.

I've found that it's a great plant for providing food for fry and small fish. It collects zooplankton and infusoria, and it's also a good spawning medium for egg scatterers. I've had it in my tanks for a while now, and I've never had any problems with it.

As for the cost, I'm not sure how it compares to other places, but I've never actually paid for it. I've just gotten it for free with other purchases. But I think it's definitely worth having in your tank, especially if you've got small fish or fry that need a place to hide.

I think Java Moss does well in low to moderate light because it's adapted to its natural habitat - shaded areas near rivers. In my experience, it grows bushier and fuller when it's not under intense lighting. I've had it in tanks with floating plants for shade, and it's thrived. High lighting might actually slow its growth, as noted in its profile.

[kingrise]

I've had Java Moss in my tanks for a while now, and I have to say it's been a great addition. I've never actually bought it, it's always come attached to some wood or in a bag with new fish. But I've got it in every tank now, attached to various chunks of wood, and it's done really well.

I don't think it needs CO2, and it's been growing fine in my tanks with just low to moderate lighting. I've had it in my 10g tank with a spawning group of pygmy cories and Farlowella fry, and it's provided a great hiding place for them.

From what I've read, Java Moss is a pretty versatile plant. It can be allowed to float, attached to wood or rock, or even wrapped around it. It's got a slow to moderate growth rate, and it prefers soft to medium hard water with a pH between 5.8-7.5.

I've found that it's a great plant for providing food for fry and small fish. It collects zooplankton and infusoria, and it's also a good spawning medium for egg scatterers. I've had it in my tanks for a while now, and I've never had any problems with it.

As for the cost, I'm not sure how it compares to other places, but I've never actually paid for it. I've just gotten it for free with other purchases. But I think it's definitely worth having in your tank, especially if you've got small fish or fry that need a place to hide.

I think floating plants could be a good addition to your 29g, especially since Java Moss does well in low to moderate light.