Growing and caring for dried java moss

[brinyveg]

I used to have java moss, but it went all brown and moldy, so I ended up getting rid of it. I just found a tiny piece of it stuck to a shell, it's still green and soft. I put it in a small container with water from my betta tank today, I'm curious to see if it'll make a comeback.

[kingrise]

It'll grow, no doubt about it. Java moss is pretty hardy, similar to other moss types - it'll just need consistent moisture to thrive. I'd expect it to take a bit of time to get established and grow out, but it should do just fine with proper care.

[brinyveg]

I'm pretty sure java moss is just like any other moss. It will die when it’s not wet and it will grow when it is. Just note it may take a long while for it to get big.

To be honest, I'm surprised you're giving it a shot. I doubted it'd grow, but okay. Ferts might be worth considering - would they do any good or harm? I keep mine in a separate container, just in case my cherries or my veggie-loving betta decide to snack on it.

[brinyveg]

I've added a pic, sorry for my betta photobombing though. Can you spot the tiny java moss piece on the shell?

[kingrise]

Cute betta you've got there. Unfortunately, I still can't see the java moss on the shell. As I mentioned earlier, since it's super small, I'd recommend giving it time to grow and holding off on the fertilizers for now.

[brinyveg]

It'll grow, no doubt about it. Java moss is pretty hardy, similar to other moss types - it'll just need consistent moisture to thrive. I'd expect it to take a bit of time to get established and grow out, but it should do just fine with proper care.

Thanks for the compliment, my betta's got that sweet look going on - hence the name, Candy. He's a bit of a two-faced little guy, though lol.

kingrise said:

No I can’t see it...

As I said above, if it is super small, just give it time and no fertilizers.

Yeah, a closer pic might help, I'll try that. I'll give it time, no ferts for now. I think it'd be awesome for my future kuhlis to hang out in there.

[juicebox]

Just wanted to say thanks for the compliment on my betta - yeah, he's a cutie, name's Candy for a reason. On the java moss, a closer pic might help, I'll give it time, hoping it'll grow into a cozy spot for my future kuhlis.