Riccia Or Java Moss?

[archamfr]

heya.
i would like to add either java moss or riccia to my bogwood in my aquacube.
i was wondering which u would reccomend, for looks, ease to keep/grow and how quick it will spread on my wood.

cheers

 

[DarkEntity]

Java Moss is far easier to grow

 

[PortWash]

heya.
i would like to add either java moss or riccia to my bogwood in my aquacube.
i was wondering which u would reccomend, for looks, ease to keep/grow and how quick it will spread on my wood.

cheers

IMO the riccia would require more start up work and maintenance. Personally i prefer the look to the moss on bogwood and the riccia as a carpet on slate such as the pinned post.

 

[DevUK]

Yep, I'd agree. Java moss is far easier to grow, and will attach to the wood given time. Riccia however is the devils spawn and will just float about and make a mess. I might be slightly biased though

No, riccia has to be anchored down, usually with a hair net or similar, and it will grow through the netting. It won't anchor to anything as it is naturally a floating plant. It will also get to the point where it will release new bits into the water etc. Generally riccia needs reasonable light, and CO2 is recommended (but I guess not essential).

If you're just starting out, go with mosses (not just Java moss, taiwan moss, christmas moss, flame, peacock, willow etc etc)

 

[RadaR]

I vote for the moss aswell. It looks really good, Ive recently given it a try. The growth is slow, but not as slow as I would have thought.
Riccia has just annoyed me. Gets everywhere and makes a mess.

 

[DevUK]

Riccia has just annoyed me. Gets everywhere and makes a mess.

Devils spawn I tell yah!

 

[archamfr]

lol ok then thanks people