|Jeff's ADA Mini Fissidens Mini S| Stock suggestions?

**jkan0228** · 10-23-2012, 05:25 PM

I'm still hesitant on the Belem as it requires CO2 and Ferts for it to actually spread decently... It'll be as slower than the fissidens. But that's just what I'm guessing. Anyone got any experience growing 'Belem' without CO2 or water column fertilizing? The only source of ferts they would receive would be from the aquasoil.

I've already moistened the soil, just to give the bacteria a head start or start emersed as an option.

**jkan0228** · 12-10-2012, 09:25 PM

Finally got around to fill this nano up

I'm starting to be more and more hesitant about using a full Fissidens fontanus carpet. Livestock will probably consist of Boraras brigittae and Corydoras Habrosus. Thoughts?

Edit - Water should clear up within a few days.

**Geniusdudekiran** · 12-10-2012, 09:58 PM

Wow, finally, lol. I agree, toss the full fissidens idea and just use it around the rock, using either riccia or glosso as a carpet (if you ask me

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**jkan0228** · 12-10-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Wow, finally, lol. I agree, toss the full fissidens idea and just use it around the rock, using either riccia or glosso as a carpet (if you ask me

)

I've actually decided to go with Mini Fissidens (so it'll look proportional) and C. Parva.

Riccia would go crazy and I don't think glosso would go well without any CO2. Which ill probably use eventually in the future.

**jkan0228** · 12-31-2012, 07:17 PM

Spent a little under 3 hours yesterday tying some Mini Fissidens onto some SS Mesh. Here's the result:

Might have to bend a few pieces for them to hug the substrate more.

Didn't get the very back because it isn't really visible and I ran out of moss. I might reserve that last spot in the back for some C. Parva.

**shrimpnmoss** · 12-31-2012, 07:22 PM

lol that's a lot of mesh bro....you won't see the c parva behind that rock anyways it doesn't get that tall...

**jkan0228** · 01-03-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

lol that's a lot of mesh bro....you won't see the c parva behind that rock anyways it doesn't get that tall...

It was definitely a PITA but hopefully it'll be well worth it once everything grows out.

Any suggestions as to plant in the back?

DeeJayA1 · 01-03-2013, 04:47 PM

how much mini fissidens did you use for that?? holy ___ that's a lot!

**bitFUUL** · 01-03-2013, 05:11 PM

That's some patience!

**h4n** · 01-03-2013, 05:15 PM

Nice Jeff!

now i see all that mesh to use LOL!

**jkan0228** · 01-04-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeJayA1

how much mini fissidens did you use for that?? holy ___ that's a lot!

I used two golfballs, thanks Chad!

Had to ration out a bit of each of the 2x2" pieces to get the last few small ones in there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitFUUL

That's some patience!

Its not that bad when it's winter break and you have nothing else to do and you've already tied tons of pieces before

Quote:

Originally Posted by h4n

Nice Jeff!

now i see all that mesh to use LOL!

Yes sir!

DeeJayA1 · 01-04-2013, 12:33 AM

2 golfballs? looks like a whole lot more...hope that grows out quick for you (so I can buy some).

**Geniusdudekiran** · 01-04-2013, 02:41 AM

Lol, nice man. Must have been a PITA to cut that mesh! This tank should look pretty amazing filled in. Good luck!

bostoneric · 01-04-2013, 03:03 AM

nice work! i wouldnt have the patience to tie all that fissidens to the mesh.
when i do it i usually just take a nice clump and tie it down.

**Betta Maniac** · 01-04-2013, 04:08 PM

Very cool! I'm totally inspired to do something similar in my BKK tank.

10-23-2012, 05:25 PM	#46
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,386	I'm still hesitant on the Belem as it requires CO2 and Ferts for it to actually spread decently... It'll be as slower than the fissidens. But that's just what I'm guessing. Anyone got any experience growing 'Belem' without CO2 or water column fertilizing? The only source of ferts they would receive would be from the aquasoil. I've already moistened the soil, just to give the bacteria a head start or start emersed as an option. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

12-10-2012, 09:25 PM	#47
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,386	Finally got around to fill this nano up I'm starting to be more and more hesitant about using a full Fissidens fontanus carpet. Livestock will probably consist of Boraras brigittae and Corydoras Habrosus. Thoughts? Edit - Water should clear up within a few days. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

12-10-2012, 09:58 PM	#48
Geniusdudekiran Prodigious Plant Pundit (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43/98%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,355	Wow, finally, lol. I agree, toss the full fissidens idea and just use it around the rock, using either riccia or glosso as a carpet (if you ask me ) __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -- Steve Jobs ADA Mini S "Treeless Mountain" Do!Aqua 20-C: Wabi Kusa

12-31-2012, 07:17 PM	#50
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,386	Spent a little under 3 hours yesterday tying some Mini Fissidens onto some SS Mesh. Here's the result: Might have to bend a few pieces for them to hug the substrate more. Didn't get the very back because it isn't really visible and I ran out of moss. I might reserve that last spot in the back for some C. Parva. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

12-31-2012, 07:22 PM	#51
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,015	lol that's a lot of mesh bro....you won't see the c parva behind that rock anyways it doesn't get that tall... __________________ \|ShrimpTech\|v1\|v2\|v3\|v4\|

01-03-2013, 04:47 PM	#53
DeeJayA1 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 116	how much mini fissidens did you use for that?? holy ___ that's a lot! __________________ http://mixcrate.com/DEEJAYA1 ^^^a collection of mix downloads inspired in part by my fish tank

01-03-2013, 05:11 PM	#54
bitFUUL Aquaponics FTW! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grolando Posts: 891	That's some patience! __________________ [30g][12g][11.4g][10gs] [7.5g] [6g][grow]

01-03-2013, 05:15 PM	#55
h4n Hobbuiness Man (View User Tanks) PTrader: (466/100%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlton, Mass Posts: 4,126	Nice Jeff! now i see all that mesh to use LOL!

01-04-2013, 12:33 AM	#57
DeeJayA1 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 116	2 golfballs? looks like a whole lot more...hope that grows out quick for you (so I can buy some). __________________ http://mixcrate.com/DEEJAYA1 ^^^a collection of mix downloads inspired in part by my fish tank

01-04-2013, 02:41 AM	#58
Geniusdudekiran Prodigious Plant Pundit (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43/98%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,355	Lol, nice man. Must have been a PITA to cut that mesh! This tank should look pretty amazing filled in. Good luck! __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -- Steve Jobs ADA Mini S "Treeless Mountain" Do!Aqua 20-C: Wabi Kusa

01-04-2013, 03:03 AM	#59
bostoneric Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 285	nice work! i wouldnt have the patience to tie all that fissidens to the mesh. when i do it i usually just take a nice clump and tie it down. __________________ I have more fissidens then you'll ever need. just ask!

01-04-2013, 04:08 PM	#60
Betta Maniac Wanabe BKK Herder (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IHella<3Oakland Posts: 2,097	Very cool! I'm totally inspired to do something similar in my BKK tank. __________________ BKK Money Pit 20G Long SE Asian Biotope

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