growing a moss wall

[simon Coram]

I want to gore a moss on the side off the the tank to cover the side wall. I will start by pinning it on.
What would be s good fast wish growing moss.

 

[zozo]

Java moss is one of the fastest attaching and growing mosses around, hence if you find moss covered object like coconutshells etc. in an lfs it always is Java moss.. Tho personaly it would not be my choice for a project like that, i think a moss like Vesicularia spec. Triangle Moss
or Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping' or maybe Taxiphyllum - flame moss would look way nicer.. And or combine it what a small Microsorum pteropus sp. here and there 🙂 But than you need a lot moss or some patience.

 

[simon Coram]

Thanks. It's given me a few ideas. I've got java moss at the moment. It does grows quite quickly.
The side bits on the tank is a kind off foam so I was going to use some off my s s mesh and cut it up to make it into pins to secure it to the side.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I've got java moss at the moment. It does grows quite quickly.

Probably one of @Mick.Dk's, or @sciencefiction's, recommendations

Both the Java and the Spiky will work. They are both Taxiphyllum' s, tolerating low light and no added CO2. I actually think Spiky will grow a bit faster. The Spiky will grow more dense and compact, then the standard Java

I have taiwan moss. I can't get rid of the stuff.

From <"Tips for Growing....">.

cheers Darrel

 

[Mick.Dk]

There are a few things to keep in mind, before choosing type of moss for a moss-wall.
- light-intensity is much lower at side of a tank - including side of back-wall. In most tanks light at top of sides is also low, given placement of light-source.
This means Taxiphyllum's (= ex. spiky and Java) are performing best in such conditions. Vesicularia's (= ex. weeping and christmas) will only perform well if light is adecuate and CO2 is sufficient.
- a "dense-growing" moss will do a better job of covering the mesh completely. Tying the moss back on mesh as it grows furthermore help this.
- for maintainance (= ex. trimming) moss can be tied to a "stiff" type of mesh (plastic or metal), covering entire wall.
This mesh can then easily be taken out of the tank, for trimming or re-tying of the moss. Consequently less "moss-waste" in actual tank.
............hope this is of help - it will prevent some frustration.........😉