Java moss

[cutechic]

I want to use java moss to cover the substrate in my aquarium (10 gallon w/ medium-sized gravel). Would it naturally spread out over the aquarium, or would it grow into a ball which I'd need to "train" to spread out?

 

[cutechic]

*bump*

 

[babyfish]

It just sort of grows in any sort of direction really, bit like a bramble bush

 

[cutechic]

Ok, thanks.

 

[drobbins27]

how would i grow it in sand?

 

[x-router]

I read in another thread that someone had used a bit of gravel on top of the moss to keep it in place while it grew.

It should grow fine in sand. I've got some on order atm with a view to planning it in a pure sand base.

 

[cutechic]

I'll try putting some gravel in a nylon and then placing it on the java moss.

 

[cutechic]

Oh, and thanks

 

[sandro]

i've got java moss growing on sand. All i did was spread some out and then lay some sand on top of it to anchor it down. It's only been about a month and I already had to clear some of the new growth out, so it's growing very well with sand