Dwarf Riccia And Java Moss

[typhoon]

i was reading the pinned post above about making a carpet and a wall of these plants and i was just wondering if you HAVE to have a co2 system?? ino this is obviously better but i cant really afford it

 

[John59]

Not necessarily it all depends on what other plants you have and if your tank is heavily planted. If it is then yes

 

[sophos9]

i was reading the pinned post above about making a carpet and a wall of these plants and i was just wondering if you HAVE to have a co2 system?? ino this is obviously better but i cant really afford it

CO2 depends on what lighting and the types of plants you have...

I believe that if you want your riccia to pearl then lighting and CO2 must be right.

 

[jimbooo]

in short riccia (especially dwarf) - yes as it's a fast grower. Java moss - No as it's a slow grower.

this rule is generally true for all plants ie slow grower - no need for co2 and vice versa.

i would try it with java moss first and see how you get on. it's much cheaper than riccia and much more easily available.

 

[~T~]

I got riccia to grow ok without CO2 but its growing like mad and pearling with my added DIY CO2.

 

[smithrc]

I got riccia to grow ok without CO2 but its growing like mad and pearling with my added DIY CO2.

The riccia I'm shifting at the mo is from a tank without CO2. Its gone mad recently but it is floating so its right by the denerrle plant lights.