NoFishing Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi All, I bought a couple of small pots of Java Fern and proceeded to split it into several small plants and scattered it around on driftwood. This one particular piece I put higher up on the driftwood close to the surface and it's grown into this massive bush. It's currently about 25cm diameter. My question is, is this what Java Fern can grow like or have I got a bit of Java Moss hitch hiked it's way in.... along with the snails. Either way, the fish LOVE it and heaps of platy fry have taken refuge in it. I just don't want it taking over and getting everywhere in the tank. So what should I expect to see from this as time goes on? Should I take some action now to control it, or just let it do it's thing? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 moss and it can be pruned to control it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 its definitely java moss i can see little of java fern there ..it looks good any way but if u trim it ll get a cool shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 It looks great - really healthy looking tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks guys. I ended up pulling it all out. Was quite easy actually. It came out in one big ball. Underneath was some healthy looking Java Fern bushes. :bggrn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Time for a quick update.... Since the moss is gone the fern is doing much better now. :happy1: I didn't like the moss as it seemed to trap a lot of debris in it and every time I moved it all kinds of dirt came out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Time for a quick update.... Since the moss is gone the fern is doing much better now. :happy1: I didn't like the moss as it seemed to trap a lot of debris in it and every time I moved it all kinds of dirt came out of it. Yeah, it's great for trapping garbage. And for coming loose, clogging the filter and killing most of your fish while you're on vacation. :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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