sandysme Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope this doesnt sound too dumb of a question, but how do others make their java moss stay in the one place in the tank and in a bunch,,lol :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Drop a rock on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 but then the rock takes up the space and the moss doesnt be a bit floaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 It isn't a dumb question and my answer is... with difficulty! :lol: Java moss is a pain for wrapping itself around all sorts of things, especially filter inlets. Short of stuffing it into a hairnet or similar you just have to wrap it tightly around an object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigd Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I use cotton to attach it rocks/wood or anything else you want to decorate. As Caryl said, Hairnets are a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 bit of lead strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 but then the rock takes up the space and the moss doesnt be a bit floaty Good, damn trash filter crap floating all over cost me almost an entire tank of fish when it clogged up my filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I bunch moss around a small stone. The moss stays there and you don't see the stone in the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Mine came in on another plant (I never chose it) and most of it gets itself entangled around the base of other plants before it manages to block the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 bit of lead strip Thats what I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 cay lead strips be brought somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Easiest place would be to go to wetpets or Animates and ask if they have any spares you can buy.(left overs from plants) Failing that, Ive seen them for sale before in most fish shops, or go to a scrap dealer and ask for some lead flashing. I used to be used on roofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 ok thanks everyone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 cay lead strips be brought somewhere... I don't think you'd have a problem bringing them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 you know what she meant :lol: you can get them from any fish shop. just ask if they have 1 spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 oh what did I say wrong spelt can wrong, is that how you spell lead though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 it was with BRought vs. BOught. brought ----> bringing. Bought----> Buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysme Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 :oops: :oops: :oops: haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've always used Fishing Line to tie Java Moss to driftwood, rocks and anything else I want it to adhere too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefish Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Be careful attaching plants with cotton, a few yrs ago my sister had tied some java fern to a bit of wood and her borneo sucker or BN (can't quite remember which) got caught under the cotton and it dug into the poor fish. We actually took it to an emergency vet and he put it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I don't put rocks on mine but I strategically place it between rocks and the corner of the tank so water flow pushes it into the corner having said that it was fine until I added two 6inch+ electric blues that mow though everything if they choose (even half kilo rocks!!) though now it seems ok (for me) floating at the top of the right hand side of my tank (filter pushes from left to right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I got a teracotta pot broke it in half then placed the moss over top and tucked the moss edges under the pot - to hold it down - eventually it will stick to the pot and also fish can go under the pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Mel, do you have pic of that by any chance??? Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Caper, funny you should ask me that - only about 1 week ago I pull the tank apart taking the moss off the pot I am not sure if I took any photos :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 :lol: Okies Mel, I was just curious to see what it looked like! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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