where to find mesh for riccia and moss

[Brian041]

Where have you guys found the mesh used for keeping Riccia and Java moss down? I've checked a few local craft stores and no one has anything even remotely close to what I need. I'm considering going to the local Home Depot, but most of them just have like 4'x6' sheets which is WAY more than I need.

[CytoEric]

Are you talking about the plastic craft mesh or the stainless steel mesh? You can find the plastic mesh just about anywhere. I got mine from Hobby Lobby. The stainless steel mesh I'm not sure about. I know you can buy it from other forum members on here - check the SnS.

Or are you talking about the mesh to attach it to rocks or driftwood? Hairnets will work for that, or you can buy one of those bath scrunchies girls use and take it apart. You'll get tons...

[Brian041]

Originally Posted by CytoEric

Are you talking about the plastic craft mesh or the stainless steel mesh? You can find the plastic mesh just about anywhere. I got mine from Hobby Lobby. The stainless steel mesh I'm not sure about. I know you can buy it from other forum members on here - check the SnS.

Or are you talking about the mesh to attach it to rocks or driftwood? Hairnets will work for that, or you can buy one of those bath scrunchies girls use and take it apart. You'll get tons...

I was thinking the plastic mesh because I'm just paranoid about putting any kind of metal in my tank even if it's stainless steel. I'll check next time I'm out that way.

[CytoEric]

You can get it from any craft store or even Wal-Mart...at my WM it's near the yarn and crocheting stuff.

[Brian041]

Originally Posted by CytoEric

You can get it from any craft store or even Wal-Mart...at my WM it's near the yarn and crocheting stuff.

Out of curiosity where would you find hairnets?

[CytoEric]

Originally Posted by Brian041

Out of curiosity where would you find hairnets?

Wal-Mart :P At my WM it's in one of the aisles near the shampoo and whatnot. Or maybe the hair dye...walk around that area and you'll find them eventually.

[ngrubich]

+1 on the shower pouf things. I like those better than mesh, personally (especially if you get a green one).

[Stinkmonky]

+1 on shower scrungy too. get black or green. be sure it is new and not used. soap residue will kill fishies. rinse it before you add it to tank. but just unravel it and it works great! i use it on small stones to make moss rocks.

[Brian041]

Originally Posted by Stinkmonky

+1 on shower scrungy too. get black or green. be sure it is new and not used. soap residue will kill fishies. rinse it before you add it to tank. but just unravel it and it works great! i use it on small stones to make moss rocks.

A loofa?

[Darkblade48]

Originally Posted by Brian041

A loofa?

That's them.

[Stinkmonky]

Originally Posted by brian041

a loofa?

[houseofcards]

I really like the hairnets. Once stretched over a rock the individual strands separate enough to make them almost invisible from day one. They also usually come in brown and black to match rock color. You can also tie them at the bottom of the rock without using anything else but the hairnet.

[ekimf]

You can check out pond netting. They're cheap and I think they're the perfect size and can cut them to any size.

[ReluctantHippy]

I've had great success using the net bags they sell onions, garlic, apples, lemons... in. Pretty stretchy with the right sized weave and it comes in green. Oh, and it's free with the purchase of produce

[houseofcards]

On this little nano for example. There is actually a hairnet over the entire main rock that is barely visible even where there is no moss.


Nano Moss Cube by naturalaquascapedesigns, on Flickr