Many people pin the carpet down to the substrate using a mesh net and others simply sprinkle a light layer of substrate into the moss and let it grow right through.
Java moss carpet mesh.
The key is how you anchor it to an object that s flat textured and non floating.
To create a carpet you will need two pieces of mesh and some fishing line or thread.
Update on my java moss carpet.
My java moss well spreaded and tied to small rocks is turning yellowish even though i notice there is some new growth.
Carpets are a beautiful addition to any aquascape.
I just look at it again spot some hair algae.
Java moss is an easily maintained carpet that lasts forever and isn t that hard to start growing.
To utilize the aesthetic nature of java moss many fish tank owners grow and use it as a carpet or moss wall.
Place the moss between 2 pieces of plastic mesh to make a wall or carpet.
To create this a common method is to take two pieces of mesh and sandwich a layer of.
On one side of the plastic mesh spread your moss as evenly as possible.
In order to plant a carpet correctly make sure to anchor it into a flat non floating object.
This provides your tank with an aesthetically pleasing floor or wall and is easy to maintain.
My water temperature is 24degree celcius lighting with panasonic flourence fl15n 15w 8 10 hours a day.
Another popular way to grow java moss is as a carpet or wall.
If it works out well i m either going to start covering bare bottoms or find some suction cups and make moss walls or both.
What may goes wrong.
It has started growing through much faster than it did with my stainless sheets plus this stuff was really cheap at hobby lobby.
The most common form of java moss is what is referred to as a carpet.
I actually sell aquarium mosswall and riccia moss carpet mesh its a 5mm appature in dark green i use it in my own tanks too and it really is superb i also sell aquarium slate but i cant post that outside the uk due to the postage costs if you are interested in the moss wall kits which come with suction cups and ties this is the url.
Lay the mesh on top of the substrate bottom to create a moss carpet.
Use a needle and thread to tie the sides of the meshes together.
People use tons of different things to anchor java moss.