Attaching Moss To Wood

[msasa19]

I bought some bogwood for my bettas tank, I am currently soaking it and I am going to rescape it with sand ect.
 
what kind of moss would I need to make it grow on the wood, and how do I attach it?

 

[Elrohirthehasty]

Java moss is good.
Black or Green cotton thread works nicely.
The java moss will eventually "root" itself.

 

[David J]

Another way to attachit is glue. Making sure it is aquarium safe glue of course. That is what I use. The only thing I would say is not to use too much because it shows white under the water. You only want to use enough so none of it will show above or to the sides of the moss. You need hardly any. First time I used it i end up with big white spots showing. Second time, no white spots.

 

[coolie]

Just don't try to attach it to a "rolling stone".

 

[Zikofski]

i found cotton thread breaks down to quickly and also algae and fungus love to grow in the threads from my experience, i have also tried super glue, but that did not work out, it was safe but looked uggly and prevented the moss from sticking to the wood it self over time period of months it would eventually come off and it looked uggly as super glue goes sure white under water, i would use fishing line you can get like a 10m reel from ebay for as little as £1, the cheapest you can find dose not matter for length nor weight of the line but the thinner (less weight you can get the better as it is so thin you can hardly see it, works amazing and over time you can either cut it off or just let the moss grow over it.
 
with regards to moss it depends on looks really i find java moss looks nice and easy to grow i have also tried weeping and xmas i loved the look of xmas moss altho it was to leggy in my tank, and weeping moss did not grow at all in my tank good luck moss i love will definably have some in my tank in the future it is also great for small fish and shrimp

 

[ky*weremiej]

I read this

http/www.fishlore.com/fishforum/betta-archive/24878-warning-use-fine-sand-substrates-betta-tanks.html

It put me off using sand in my beta tank.

 

[Wildbetta]

 
 
I read this

http/www.fishlore.com/fishforum/betta-archive/24878-warning-use-fine-sand-substrates-betta-tanks.html

It put me off using sand in my beta tank.

I have kept bettas on sand for years and have never had this happen.  I also have never heard of this actually happening from anyone I know who keeps/breeds bettas.
 
 
OP -- I use clear fishing line and it works great to attach moss to decor and wood.

 

[akfox18]

I also use clear fishing line. Works really good, strong and doesn't break down over time and you can't really see it under the water

 

[ky*weremiej]

 

 
 
I read this

http/www.fishlore.com/fishforum/betta-archive/24878-warning-use-fine-sand-substrates-betta-tanks.html

It put me off using sand in my beta tank.

I have kept bettas on sand for years and have never had this happen.  I also have never heard of this actually happening from anyone I know who keeps/breeds bettas.
 
 
OP -- I use clear fishing line and it works great to attach moss to decor and wood.
 

well you learn something new everyday, so I could have left the sand in my betta tank after all

 

[msasa19]

my mum has some thin plastic thread she uses for sewing so going to use that as its very strong. I will have left over sand from my 2 ft which I am getting rid of so im going to use that for my betta tank

 

[daizeUK]

I also use clear fishing line. Works really good, strong and doesn't break down over time and you can't really see it under the water

 
+1. 
 
I find fishing line is best for moss as you can wrap it around to get a nice carpet effect.  Superglue is better for single plants like anubias.
 
Also I recommend getting a nicer moss as Java can look a bit untidy.  I use Taiwan moss on my Mopani wood and it has grown like wildfire and forms attractive fern-shaped fronds.

 

[CrazyDiamond88]

Just don't try to attach it to a "rolling stone".

LOL! +1

 

[David J]

How long does the moss take to become fully attached if using fishing line?

 

[daizeUK]

 A couple of weeks I'd say.
 
These two photos show my Taiwan moss when I first attached it with fishing line and then a month later.  You can see how the moss is starting to creep up the bare patch of wood near the top.  Another couple of months later and the whole thing is covered and turning into an overgrown mess