AlexW Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 28, 2011 Messages 85 Reaction score 0 Nov 7, 2011 #1 Going to have a attempt at a moss wall, what's the best moss (looking/spreading) for a wall?
ian plant your tank Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Oct 12, 2009 Messages 8,354 Reaction score 5 Location Lincoln uk Nov 7, 2011 #2 i personally like to see weeping moss, on moss walls. You can use any moss though, just be aware you need quite a bit though.
i personally like to see weeping moss, on moss walls. You can use any moss though, just be aware you need quite a bit though.
Jamepsss Fish Addict Joined Jul 30, 2009 Messages 752 Reaction score 0 Location Manchester Nov 7, 2011 #3 I've toyed with the idea of this a few times but the thought of the moss not doing well at the bottom of the wall has always put me off. If it was me I'd probably use Christmas Moss as I know it grows like mad in my tanks.
I've toyed with the idea of this a few times but the thought of the moss not doing well at the bottom of the wall has always put me off. If it was me I'd probably use Christmas Moss as I know it grows like mad in my tanks.
Ps3Steveo Planted Experimentalist Joined Apr 2, 2011 Messages 5,683 Reaction score 4 Location GB Nov 7, 2011 #4 I'd use Fissidens Fontanus.
RadaR The things we do for our fish.. Joined May 23, 2006 Messages 4,332 Reaction score 0 Location Somerset, England Nov 7, 2011 #5 Ive got spiky moss drooping down from a spray bar which looks epic
OP OP AlexW Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 28, 2011 Messages 85 Reaction score 0 Nov 8, 2011 #6 Is it best to leave my moss wall lay on the bottom in the centre of my tank for a while for it to start growing before putting it on the glass?
Is it best to leave my moss wall lay on the bottom in the centre of my tank for a while for it to start growing before putting it on the glass?
RadaR The things we do for our fish.. Joined May 23, 2006 Messages 4,332 Reaction score 0 Location Somerset, England Nov 8, 2011 #7 No need mate. If anything flow would be less on the bottom and so you'd probably get better growth on the glass.
No need mate. If anything flow would be less on the bottom and so you'd probably get better growth on the glass.
OP OP AlexW Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 28, 2011 Messages 85 Reaction score 0 Nov 8, 2011 #8 Ok thanks ! Also , the place I'm putting it has a airpump under it , will this effect the growth?