what is this moss?

J.mccollum · 11-26-2012, 10:18 PM

bought some java moss awhile back while doing a dry start.. started spreading great and then this started sprouting in - very thin and feather like. I really love the look of it just wondering what it is

fishcrazee · 11-26-2012, 10:24 PM

I believe that is actually a type of algae, it could be green thread or a form of clado from the looks of it.

J.mccollum · 11-26-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishcrazee

I believe that is actually a type of algae, it could be green thread or a form of clado from the looks of it.

is this a good thing or bad thing? this is as long at it gets
I goggled clado algae and it does not look like this.

fishboy199413 · 11-26-2012, 10:31 PM

The long strands extending are moss but the thick stuff on top is algae like fishcraze said.

J.mccollum · 11-26-2012, 10:45 PM

I'll see if I can get a better shot

DannyDapper · 11-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Christmas Moss?

J.mccollum · 11-26-2012, 11:55 PM

here is a little better shop i think

the (aglae?) only growns about 1/2" long and in clumps. For now its only on the rocks mixed in with the java moss

J.mccollum · 11-27-2012, 01:04 AM

Thanks fishcrazee. After doing some more research I have concluded it is
Clado or Cladophora aegagropila. I think this it the plant moss balls are made of.
Wondering how it got into my tank?
Also Is this good or bad to have in your tank like this.

**TexasCichlid** · 11-27-2012, 03:34 AM

It's marimo ball type clado. If you like it, keep it. I have a marimo ball in my nano and a small tuft has slowly started to grow on my hard scape. I am keeping it.

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**fplata** · 11-27-2012, 03:58 AM

Clado is not a good thing, it can choke out your plants and create a mess for you if it decides to spread. You can treat it with h2o2 or excel

**fplata** · 11-27-2012, 04:00 AM

I do agree with texascichlid, however I heavily doubt that is the same Clado as in marimo balls

J.mccollum · 11-27-2012, 09:39 AM

Will the h2o2 hurt my shrimp?

**TexasCichlid** · 11-27-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fplata

I do agree with texascichlid, however I heavily doubt that is the same Clado as in marimo balls

If its growing extraordinarily slow, it very well may be. If its spreading on a daily, or even weekly basis, it is not.

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J.mccollum · 11-30-2012, 09:44 AM

It took about 6months to cover these rock.

11-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#1
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	what is this moss? bought some java moss awhile back while doing a dry start.. started spreading great and then this started sprouting in - very thin and feather like. I really love the look of it just wondering what it is Last edited by J.mccollum; 11-26-2012 at 11:58 PM.. Reason: spelling

11-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#4
fishboy199413 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Va Posts: 367	The long strands extending are moss but the thick stuff on top is algae like fishcraze said. __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...50-gallon.html Eheim Pimp #520

11-27-2012, 03:34 AM	#9
TexasCichlid Surrounded by Blyxa (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,326	It's marimo ball type clado. If you like it, keep it. I have a marimo ball in my nano and a small tuft has slowly started to grow on my hard scape. I am keeping it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ ADA 60P Iwagumi JBJ 3G Picotope - PFR Factory

11-27-2012, 03:58 AM	#10
fplata Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL, United States Posts: 862	Clado is not a good thing, it can choke out your plants and create a mess for you if it decides to spread. You can treat it with h2o2 or excel __________________ My ADA 120-H My high tech 300 gallon pond

11-27-2012, 04:00 AM	#11
fplata Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL, United States Posts: 862	I do agree with texascichlid, however I heavily doubt that is the same Clado as in marimo balls __________________ My ADA 120-H My high tech 300 gallon pond

11-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#2
fishcrazee Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterey Park, CA Posts: 125	I believe that is actually a type of algae, it could be green thread or a form of clado from the looks of it.

11-26-2012, 10:45 PM	#5
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	I'll see if I can get a better shot

11-26-2012, 10:54 PM	#6
DannyDapper Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 85	Christmas Moss?

11-26-2012, 11:55 PM	#7
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	here is a little better shop i think the (aglae?) only growns about 1/2" long and in clumps. For now its only on the rocks mixed in with the java moss

11-27-2012, 01:04 AM	#8
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	Thanks fishcrazee. After doing some more research I have concluded it is Clado or Cladophora aegagropila. I think this it the plant moss balls are made of. Wondering how it got into my tank? Also Is this good or bad to have in your tank like this.

11-27-2012, 09:39 AM	#12
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	Will the h2o2 hurt my shrimp?

11-30-2012, 09:44 AM	#14
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 205	It took about 6months to cover these rock.

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