Java Moss

[Min8040]

How long does it take (approx) for java moss to attach to driftwood? I have just placed some of this moss to my wood today and tide the moss to it with some cotton.

Min.

 

[StandbySetting]

Java Moss doesn't really attach, you will have to tie it down, you may get the occasional few strands which do take hold however, but the majority wont.

 

[Min8040]

So are you syaing that I will have to leave the string on there for good??

 

[StandbySetting]

Yes, use cotton instead though as it's less visible and should last longer.

 

[Min8040]

Thanks for that bit of info. I did use cotton, but I used white and it stands out abit. I`ll leave it for today but I will change the cotton to a black one tommorrow.

 

[StandbySetting]

Once the moss grows it should conceal it.

 

[Min8040]

One more question. My sons tank is a 3 foot 150litre/39Gal. Will a single 2ft flurocent tube (cool white 18W) be enough light source to grow java ferns/ moss and hornwort?

 

[StandbySetting]

That'll be fine

 

[BigbruiserAl]

One more question. My sons tank is a 3 foot 150litre/39Gal. Will a single 2ft flurocent tube (cool white 18W) be enough light source to grow java ferns/ moss and hornwort?

Mine grows like mad in my 50L jewl tank with a day lite 15w lamp. I did however get a £8 reflecter from flar bay and since then it has grown far more

 

[Min8040]

Thats good to hear. Now I can start designing a hood for this tank to keep my sons hands out and give these plants (which just went in today) some extra light. I`m sure the fish will like it as well.
Thanks for the advice and quick responses.

Much appreciated.
Min