moss tank

[fissssshy]

can it be done without co2, do i need fertilizers if i dont have co2, if so what are most suited for this tank

tank i am thinking of setting up is a 1ft cube tank with a lawn of mass and a piece of wood in the cenre

what do you guys think
thanks

[barmby]

Moss tank - you might need to look into your tank temperature. It needs to be lower than 28 deg C

[fissssshy]

do i need co2 OR ANY FERTILIZATION

[budak]

yes, you need CO2 and fertilisation.... Co2 can come from natural diffusion from the air ->> water, while fertilisation can come from the fish poo and uneaten food. There is a short article on such tanks in the articles section. The most vital aspect is that you DO NOT overcrowd the tank and plant selection should be well-planned to minimise later maintenance.

[fissssshy]

could you tell me the page no for the article, thanks for your help

[budak]

it's on the 2nd page, thank you.

Note to all: There's so much great stuff posted in the articles pages...... i dare say if people can't be bothered to use this resource, i'll lobby the mods to do away with all of it.....

[fissssshy]

sorry

did not know you were refeing to that article, thought it was something more specific to a moss tank

[budak]

the same principles should apply.... the tank in the article has lots of moss and Monosolenium, which thrive in tanks with relatively low light, low fertilisation and no added CO2.