Moss trimming

vodoc · 11-22-2012, 03:49 PM

Hey
Here's an update vid of the 350 liter tank.
Moss grows in three environments: on land (dry), in humid conditions and submerged.
What I'm experimenting with is getting moss from humid environments to grow submerged.
Hopefully, it will grow back nice and evenly... =)

See a lot more pictures of this tank and others at http://www.facebook.com/Vxtanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D1_9...&feature=g-upl

What do you guys think?
See ya

Couesfanatic · 11-22-2012, 05:28 PM

Looks good. Are you trying to trim hills in the moss? Whats the plan with the moss, just keep it low?

vodoc · 11-22-2012, 06:16 PM

Yes, I want the moss to look like hills and by trimming them, I'm hoping that they will grow back thicker and more even. The vall. at the back with get thicker and cover the background towards the center of the tank but I'll leave a gap like a path lined with that "bamboo" like marsh plant.

vodoc · 11-26-2012, 02:07 PM

Update pic:

**sunyang730** · 11-26-2012, 03:47 PM

what kind of moss are these? Java?

vodoc · 11-28-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunyang730

what kind of moss are these? Java?

No, here's a list of the moss I have in here:

Plagiomnium undulatum (Hedw.) T.Kop.

Plagiochila

Dicranum scoparium Hedw.

Hypnum Imponens

Polytrichum formosum

I think that's about it... but no java ^^

**sunyang730** · 11-28-2012, 11:58 AM

Is there a common name for these moss? LOL It seems to me that they are all scientific names.

vodoc · 11-28-2012, 12:07 PM

Well yes they are the scientific names because the common names get mixed up way too often (look at what happens with java and x-mas moss -.-) and it's probably different where you live than here or anywhere else...

lochaber · 11-28-2012, 09:02 PM

It looks nice so far. How long has it been set up, and have you noticed any new growth yet?

vodoc · 11-29-2012, 10:35 AM

The tank was setup the 31 of July and the moss was added the 1rst of November.
Some of the moss is adapting slowly, growing differently. I noticed that often the points will go black then start growing differently after that spot. all the moss on the left side seems to be doing better but it's only been a week since trimming so we'll see. =)

vodoc · 11-30-2012, 10:24 AM

New Rummy nose Tetras added to the tank!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlGp...&feature=g-upl

Acro · 11-30-2012, 11:11 AM

Very cool idea!

I dig the tank but the back ground is distracting. However I like the back ground too! Just not together.

Are you going to let the reeds grow out of the top?
What substrate are you using?

vodoc · 12-01-2012, 01:20 PM

Thanks =)

I'm going to put that "blurry" film to the back of the tank so the background will look like shadows.

Once I get my new lights it will be an open top tank so I'll let the reeds grow all they want. ^^

I have jbl aquabasis plus + Manado http://www.aquatic-boutique.fr/docum...%20530x110.jpg

Update pic:

See ya

Acro · 12-02-2012, 07:07 AM

Very cool, good ideas!
Can't wait to see it when it's mature with reeds coming out the top!

vodoc · 12-04-2012, 09:22 PM

The moss is starting to grow as well as the reeds.

Good evening =)

Vx

11-22-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	Moss trimming Hey Here's an update vid of the 350 liter tank. Moss grows in three environments: on land (dry), in humid conditions and submerged. What I'm experimenting with is getting moss from humid environments to grow submerged. Hopefully, it will grow back nice and evenly... =) See a lot more pictures of this tank and others at http://www.facebook.com/Vxtanks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D1_9...&feature=g-upl What do you guys think? See ya

11-22-2012, 05:28 PM	#2
Couesfanatic Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,306	Looks good. Are you trying to trim hills in the moss? Whats the plan with the moss, just keep it low? __________________ ADA Mini M Journal

11-26-2012, 03:47 PM	#5
sunyang730 蝦，美麗的生物 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,128	what kind of moss are these? Java? __________________ 正 TopLess Fluval Edge 5g 3.3g Nano Mr. Aqua 12L 12G Rimless Club My Tank! Look at that shrimp! Please forgive me for my grammar mistakes!

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sunyang730 蝦，美麗的生物 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,128	Is there a common name for these moss? LOL It seems to me that they are all scientific names. __________________ 正 TopLess Fluval Edge 5g 3.3g Nano Mr. Aqua 12L 12G Rimless Club My Tank! Look at that shrimp! Please forgive me for my grammar mistakes!

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11-22-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	Yes, I want the moss to look like hills and by trimming them, I'm hoping that they will grow back thicker and more even. The vall. at the back with get thicker and cover the background towards the center of the tank but I'll leave a gap like a path lined with that "bamboo" like marsh plant.

11-26-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	Update pic:

11-28-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	Well yes they are the scientific names because the common names get mixed up way too often (look at what happens with java and x-mas moss -.-) and it's probably different where you live than here or anywhere else...

11-28-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
lochaber Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 814	It looks nice so far. How long has it been set up, and have you noticed any new growth yet?

11-29-2012, 10:35 AM	#10
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	The tank was setup the 31 of July and the moss was added the 1rst of November. Some of the moss is adapting slowly, growing differently. I noticed that often the points will go black then start growing differently after that spot. all the moss on the left side seems to be doing better but it's only been a week since trimming so we'll see. =)

11-30-2012, 10:24 AM	#11
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	New Rummy nose Tetras added to the tank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlGp...&feature=g-upl

11-30-2012, 11:11 AM	#12
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	Very cool idea! I dig the tank but the back ground is distracting. However I like the back ground too! Just not together. Are you going to let the reeds grow out of the top? What substrate are you using?

12-01-2012, 01:20 PM	#13
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	Thanks =) I'm going to put that "blurry" film to the back of the tank so the background will look like shadows. Once I get my new lights it will be an open top tank so I'll let the reeds grow all they want. ^^ I have jbl aquabasis plus + Manado http://www.aquatic-boutique.fr/docum...%20530x110.jpg Update pic: See ya

12-02-2012, 07:07 AM	#14
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	Very cool, good ideas! Can't wait to see it when it's mature with reeds coming out the top!

12-04-2012, 09:22 PM	#15
vodoc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: switzerland Posts: 21	The moss is starting to grow as well as the reeds. Good evening =) Vx