Java Moss

[Truck]

will java moss do the same job as HC (Hemianthus callitrichoides). all i want is a 1-2 inch carpet

 

[minxfishy]

Will make a good carpet if you do it right, have a look down to the planted section, there is a pinned topic on how to make the carpets

Here it is: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=101806

 

[Truck]

is it possible to do by placing each individual strand in the gravel? will it spread? do they root? i want to be able to carpet the hole of my aquarium floor. but as you may have thought i dont want to have to put a load of slate in my tank

 

[drobbyb]

Java moss has no roots, but it will attach itself to just about anything it's tied down to. Just get you moss, spread it out in a single layer and take some cotton thread to hold it to a rock or wood or whatever you are trying to attach it to (I find slate works great.)

 

[Gurglar]

Just start it off on a peice of slate and place it down in your gravel level with the top of your gravel and it should grow off the slate and onto the gravel.

 

[Truck]

thanks have ordered some of ebay. about 100grams. how much area will that cover. because i know you have to give it a hair cut every few months