DennisP Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'm after something to copy the look of the dead stalks in this video: I'm happy to try anything that would suit. It doesn't have to thrive, or even survive, as I kind of like the dead look. I don't have a clue where to start looking, or if there is anything to avoid so maybe if someone has some pond experience you could help me out. Tank is about 60l, so quite small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 And if anyone has a good idea how to grow/accumulate the algae or debris on the branches in this video, I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 i've only seen that in extremely slow flowing areas with HEAPS of rotting detritus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Makes sense. But it does seem to look like algae, so maybe it is still possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Small shoots of bamboo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Could try that. Otherwise I'm thinking this which can be cut to shape. Maybe there is something south american though, to fit the biotope. Not that it really matters too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peet Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 What about very thin willow branches stripped of their leaves. They will start to grow but you can probably strip them or replace the branch. I read somewhere that they are really good at removing algae??. btw, you can have all the algae you want from my tank :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish guy Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 What about some sort of reed, like the ones found in swamps and just hack at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I think that is what I'll end up doing. The link above from trademe seems to be my best bet so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 go get some Banded rush from your local pond plant shop (or wild, just dont be to greedy or destructive), cut it back and plant it. it is slow growing so you'l get about 3-5 months of it looking good before you need to cut it back. was thinking you could get your hair algae growing on your wood, then add a pile of dirty gravel and some flocculant which will settle all the dust down onto the algae and bind it together so it stays put on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes and yes. Now, what is the fastest way to grow hair algae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes and yes. Now, what is the fastest way to grow hair algae? From what I've read and seen it would appear to be goldfish, cheap food, overfeeding, small water changes and dosing the tank with everything the LFS suggests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Sounds accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 :gpo2: too true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish guy Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 You must show us a picture once finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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