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Java moss in a Tang. cichlid tank? Good or bad idea?

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Watty
Post subject: Java moss in a Tang. cichlid tank? Good or bad idea?
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:29 pm
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Looking for feedback from anyone who has tried this plant in a cichlid tank. I have a 90g with fieldstone and pool filter sand, tropheous, frontosa, calvus, brichadi...any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:37 pm
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I keep some in all my shell-dweller tanks (actually all of my freshwater tanks, period)

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Hunter-x
Post subject: Java Moss
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:14 pm
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Hi,

I also keep java moss in all my tanks. It appears the the hard alkaline water slows growth. The only problem is that I can not get enough.

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Admin
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:15 pm
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sure
why not?

...just 2 notes

watch out the moss doesn't get _ up and clog your filter

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Java moss doesn't mind cichlid salt but...
it won't like much sodium chloride

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Watty
Post subject: Getting Java moss started.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:47 pm
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Thanks all for the feedback. Next question...what is the best way to get it started? I understand java moss works well with driftwood, how do I safely attach it to the driftwood, or anything else, in hopes that it takes off on it own. Thanks again for the feedback.

Watty
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Admin
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:26 pm
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just wrap it around
maybe throw a rubber band around it
(we're low here on Java Moss by the way...I'm buying if anyone wants to sell some)

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