Plants On Coconut Shells

[CezzaXV]

Hello all,

I'm currently doing a fishless cycle of my first tank so no plants as yet, but I'm doing my homework.

I've been looking around for some nice little caves for my fish, when I came across coconut shells and noticed that you can buy them with plants growing on them such as here: ebay linkie

I'd probably be quite happy to pay that price if I had to, but since I've got time to waste, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on coming up with something like this myself? Is it something that would be easy enough for a newbie to achieve? I'm not a massive fan of the java moss if I'm honest, but would it be reasonably easy to do it with some other carpet/foreground plant? I've seen mentions online that you can make plants grow on things by simply tying them on with a piece of cotton. Is this the best way of going about it, and how would I tie something to a round coconut shell?

Finally, is it necessary to shell out (haha) for some coconut shells intended for this use, or am I better off just buying some coconuts and hollowing them out myself?

 

[Titchie]

I would do it yourself like ive just done, but im gonna use java which your not keen on

And you get the satisfaction that you made it yourself

Its cost me a £1 to get to this stage

 

[minnnt]

Christmas moss would be better than Java as it is 'neater' If wanting to add other plants then drill a few holes in the shell and tie them to it using fishing line or cotton thread.