SamH Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm need A LOT of moss for my next project and the stuff I have right now seems to do doing quite well. I'd like to create something like this: http://hubpages.com/hub/Keeping-Freshwater-Pet-Shrimp What is the best way to grow Java Moss fast? Can it be grown out of the aquarium, e.g in a bucket, jar, etc How can I create that "full" effect without using all moss? Some sort of structure underneath? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Good light, CO2, and PMDD will work. When you attach it to something, make sure you spread it out as much as possible and make it a thin layer. This enables full contact with surface to be attached to and prevents the lower levels rotting due to lack of light. Once it is established it will grow like wild fire. Keep it trimmed for best growth. T5 HO lights would be best. Try this site http://www.aquamoss.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 good light and co2. my mosses are doing that, but i dont have java moss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Have to agree---same as any other aquatic plant realy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks for the link Simon It's great! I have some I took out of the 80L breeder and Hairgrass 27L and put it in this flat dish outside, in full sunlight with some tap water. I know I'll need to top it up everyday but do you think it'll work? I plan on harvesting 1/2 of it when it gets full. May add some PMDD. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Algae may be your biggest problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Ànd temperature fluctuations. In direct sunlight you will cook the moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yeah, that's not going to work like that for the reasons mentioned. If you're trying to grow it in direct sunlight I'd suggest having a tap constantly feeding new water into it. That way they always have enough nutrients, and a constant temperature. Some of you will remember Henry (aka. Plantsman), he used to grow java moss like this, he had four or five containers overflowing into each other with a tap feeding water in on one end and overflowing into a drain at the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I grow mine in a 25l bucket under the tap outside, gets full sun in the morning, shaded in the late afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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