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Tropical Fish Keeping Help and Advice => Fish Tank Plant Advice => Topic started by: Gabriel on August 05, 2016, 10:54:49 PM

Title: Carpet Moss
Post by: Gabriel on August 05, 2016, 10:54:49 PM
So I am looking to add some sort of ground cover, like a moss that can form a natural carpet in part of my aquarium. What would be the best to do this?

I know of XMas moss but that don't grab and hold root too well.

Java moss?

I also have somebody who said he can sell me some HM/pearlweed if I am interested. However I have heard that if unmaintained it can grow very tall.

Is there anything that will only grow to be about a inch tall or less and act as a good carpet? Mostly for Cherry shrimp and their shrimplets.
Title: Re: Carpet Moss
Post by: Littlefish on August 06, 2016, 01:41:19 AM
You could have a look at these plants and see if anything is suitable for your tank
https://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/carpet-plants-c-255_527.html
Title: Re: Carpet Moss
Post by: Fiona on August 06, 2016, 11:59:09 AM
I wish I could remember the name of the grass I have growing in my shrimpery, it's formed a great carpet, although the leaves are about an inch long because they curve downwards the carpet height is actually only 1cm high. Its a very popular hangout for the shrimplets and pygmy cory fry.
Title: Re: Carpet Moss
Post by: fcmf on August 06, 2016, 01:01:25 PM
Some additional inspiration for you: http://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/carpet-plants-58-c.asp
Title: Re: Carpet Moss
Post by: Gabriel on August 06, 2016, 09:22:36 PM
Thanks for all of the links, I will have to look through them and maybe order a couple to find what fits right.
Title: Re: Carpet Moss
Post by: Gabriel on August 08, 2016, 12:11:30 AM
Well we will see how it goes. I ordered some Dwarf Baby Tears yesterday and they should be in this week. I was under the assumption they would be easy to grow since they are in those 1-2 cups but I have had a few people tell me it requires a lot of light, a lot of CO2, and is very hard to keep rooted especially with bottom dwellers.

But...basically it is too late now so I am hoping for the best. Honestly it was one of 2 carpet plants I actually liked