Construction of a Moss Wall

[jrs]

I just got a whole bunch of Taiwan moss sent to me so I am making a moss wall with it and thought I would snap a few shot of the process.  It is 14"x22" in size

[Vizerdrix]

What a cool idea!  I love it!  I may now attempt something similar, but with plain old Java moss.

Question: the staples you are using, won't they rust underwater and contaminate everything?

[jrs]

Unfortunately because of the long stringy nature of Java fronds, they dont work very well in moss walls.

I posted this on my home board and a few people were asking about the staples as well.  You can sew the sheets together with thread.

Yes the staples rust after awhile.  I keep very few fish in my tanks so the only relavent thing to me is that it has no effects on plants LOL

[Agnate]

Where did you pick up that screen stuff?  I'm looking to make a similar thing, but with Riccia in its place.  I'll be avoiding staples, though, heh.

[charlie]

Where did you pick up that screen stuff?  I'm looking to make a similar thing, but with Riccia in its place.  I'll be avoiding staples, though, heh.

You can find it at most craft stores , including Wal Mart ( Craft Dept.)

[Fishnut]

Yes, Wal-mart, Michael's and likely fabric stores will have it.  I should try it too

I think I'm going to try it with Christmas Moss on a small scale first, then start a full wall.  I don't have enough moss for a full wall yet

[dan2x38]

I keep playing with the idea but fear my small fish getting in behind there... could be a death trap! I love the idea.

[beowulf]

Picture of how it looks in the tank?

[jrs]

I have done many of these and fish becoming trapped is not a problem.  You suction cup the wall to the glass.  I don't have a pic of it in the tank but here is the progression of a Singapore moss wall

01/08

01/21

02/07

02/16

[angelfish]

So, what types of moss work with this?  Java moss is out......

It looks great!

[jrs]

Christmas, Singapore and Taiwan have worked well for me.

Weeping would probably work well too.  I have my doubts abouts about Erect, Flame, Fissidens, Java, and Willow.