Local Moss!

[Crude]

Has anyone seen healthy looking java moss (or other moss capable of handling the ph and hardness of my African cichlid tank) at a LFS?

Looking to pick some up, but the specimens at Aquarium World looked a little... dead? lol

Thanks!

[armthehomeless]

I've got christmas moss, java moss, and several other types . . . but what type of cichlids do you have? Are you looking to buy some? If so, then I can move this to the appropriate forum for you?

[armthehomeless]

Another things to consider . . . most mosses thrive in cooler water conditions. What do you keep your tank at?

[Crude]

Tank is at ~8.2 and 80 degrees. If it won't work with those conditions, I understand. I've seen a few references saying that those specs would fall within the java moss' range.

I'm looking to buy some, but I suppose I'm also looking to make sure its appropriate for my conditions Move to whatever forum you feel necessary! Sorry if it was the wrong one!

Thanks

[armthehomeless]

These aren't ideal conditions for Java moss, but it is a pretty hardy plant. I'll give you some if you promise to report back what happens to it in your tank. PM me to set a pick up time.

What cichlids are in the tank.

[Crude]

I appreciate it!

Current set up is Melanochromis auratus & Pseudotropheus sp.Acei.

I'm just up Shepherd, so quite close. Will PM you as soon as I figure out my schedule for the rest of the week.

I wasn't able to find much info on java (or any other moss) in cichlid setups with these water parameters, but since its essentially Houston tap water, it sounds like a good experiment I'll be sure to let everyone know how it turns out.

[Crude]

Do you think I'd benefit from some liquid fertilizer (aquarium variety...)? The aquarium is entirely hardscape right now.

[wesleydnunder]

Wouldn't worry about fert. just for moss. Why 80F? Seems a tad high for those two species.

Mark

[Crude]

I've been basing my water parameters off the Fish profiles listed on cichlid-forums.com. Shows 78-82F for both species, so i shot for the middle.

[barrettsline]

I see nothing wrong with the temperature. All of my tanks stay between 78-80 with no issues, from a view on the fish. Live plants I can't really speak on, but even when I had my live plant tank it was at 78.


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[wesleydnunder]

I've been basing my water parameters off the Fish profiles listed on cichlid-forums.com. Shows 78-82F for both species, so i shot for the middle.

I always kept my african tanks on the cool side, 75F or so...was just curious.

Mark

[Crude]

I was on an emergency tubing run (installed my inline heater, which promptly started leaking like crazy), and ended up buying a few pieces of java moss from Fish Gallery.

armthehomeless - I still really appreciate your offer I still promise to report back with how its handling the water!

[sillyscott]

i have a tank with a veriety of tropical fish and live plants i keep my take at 76-78f i use aquadic fertilizer i wanna know what is the thinnest moss you can get with a good color and also will it affect my crabs at all

[rgonzales]

My temp is between 84 and 86 and my java moss is growing back. I thought i lost it all because it didnt attach to my driftwood but its growing back pretty quickly now.