Is this a Moss?

Safado · 08-25-2005, 05:23 AM

I decided not to post this as part of my photo journal, because there aren't a lot of responses to that thread.

I set up a Moss wall a few weeks ago, and ordered some Java Moss. I put half the moss into the wall, and the other half into a very low tech (no CO2, no dosing, Med Light) 10g. The moss is taking off on the wall, where it was getting light. I have five of these bunches of bright green growth on the wall, which doesn't look anything like the rest of the Java Moss. I really like how it is growing, and I think it looks great as part of the wall.

What is it? There isn't any that I can see in the 10 g. I would imagine it is a tag along with the moss, but it could be a type of Java moss growth in Higher light/CO2, or it chould be a spore or seed from my other plants in the tank (it looks a bit like water sprite, which I have a bit of.

Any ideas

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5...0or%20What.jpg

motard · 08-25-2005, 09:11 AM

looks like riccia

Nolan W. · 08-25-2005, 10:43 AM

Yep, looks like riccia.

Safado · 08-25-2005, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the responses! I have had snails tag along with plants, but this is a great bonus! From what I have read about it, Riccia can be grown floating, or as a foreground plant, if weighted down. Has anyone tried to see if they can grow well in a wall? It is pearling nicely so I think I will leave it there until I see it suffering.

Oqsy · 08-25-2005, 05:06 PM

I can't seem to get to the picture... clicking the link directly, and cutting and pasting both give me an error page.

Oqsy

Safado · 08-25-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oqsy

I can't seem to get to the picture... clicking the link directly, and cutting and pasting both give me an error page.

Oqsy

I'll see what the problem is when I get home. Blogs, which is where the photo is stored, and Forums are blocked at work...Go figure how I can access this forum.

**lumpyfunk** · 08-25-2005, 08:30 PM

It is definatally Riccia, I have some tangled up with my java moss as well. . .it keeps it submerged he he. . I have not heard about using it for a wall but I have been considering that myself. fwiw Riccia is a nitrogen hog

08-25-2005, 05:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Safado Still a Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 503	Is this a Moss? I decided not to post this as part of my photo journal, because there aren't a lot of responses to that thread. I set up a Moss wall a few weeks ago, and ordered some Java Moss. I put half the moss into the wall, and the other half into a very low tech (no CO2, no dosing, Med Light) 10g. The moss is taking off on the wall, where it was getting light. I have five of these bunches of bright green growth on the wall, which doesn't look anything like the rest of the Java Moss. I really like how it is growing, and I think it looks great as part of the wall. What is it? There isn't any that I can see in the 10 g. I would imagine it is a tag along with the moss, but it could be a type of Java moss growth in Higher light/CO2, or it chould be a spore or seed from my other plants in the tank (it looks a bit like water sprite, which I have a bit of. Any ideas http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5...0or%20What.jpg __________________ 10g with shrimp 55g First true attempt at a planted tank. Last edited by Safado; 09-10-2005 at 09:35 PM.

08-25-2005, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
motard Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 64	looks like riccia __________________ ill stomp yo couch trick.

08-25-2005, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nolan W. Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 244	Yep, looks like riccia. __________________ Nolan Nolan's 40G (36"x15"x16") SFBAAPS

08-25-2005, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Safado Still a Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 503	Thanks for the responses! I have had snails tag along with plants, but this is a great bonus! From what I have read about it, Riccia can be grown floating, or as a foreground plant, if weighted down. Has anyone tried to see if they can grow well in a wall? It is pearling nicely so I think I will leave it there until I see it suffering. __________________ 10g with shrimp 55g First true attempt at a planted tank.

08-25-2005, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oqsy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,169	I can't seem to get to the picture... clicking the link directly, and cutting and pasting both give me an error page. Oqsy __________________ Eheim Pimp #171 55 gallon jungle in progress; Eheim 2217, TurboTwist UVS, Seachem Onyx / Black T-grade ColorQuartz, 2x55w AHS CF, BeverageFactory.com CO2 Regulator with Clippard accessories "If you ask me, you've got too much imagination. Everything's all loop-de-loops and flibbertigibbets." - Hank Hill

08-25-2005, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
lumpyfunk Green Water Master (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Prior Lake, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 1,316	It is definatally Riccia, I have some tangled up with my java moss as well. . .it keeps it submerged he he. . I have not heard about using it for a wall but I have been considering that myself. fwiw Riccia is a nitrogen hog

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