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Tropical Fish Keeping Help and Advice => New Fishkeepers => Topic started by: pollydoodle on November 16, 2019, 04:56:03 PM

Title: Fern ?
Post by: pollydoodle on November 16, 2019, 04:56:03 PM

This appeared out of nowhere and is growing on wood in my tank.  Is it algae or fern and is it safe to leave alone

Title: Re: Fern ?
Post by: Sue on November 16, 2019, 05:08:48 PM

It looks like one of the mosses.
See if any of these look like your photo
https://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/mosses-c-255_346.html?zenid=t6up6lhu6afrvaer3muoolcki1

Title: Re: Fern ?
Post by: pollydoodle on November 16, 2019, 05:16:38 PM

Thanks Sue, it looks like java moss - if I've got that right. Very pretty so it will stay

Title: Re: Fern ?
Post by: Sue on November 16, 2019, 05:20:57 PM

Java moss is the most common in shops. I bought some a few years ago and though it had all died but I keep finding bits attached to decor. When I accidentally siphon it up I just drop it back in the tank and it seems to attach itself wherever it lands.