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    using java moss as carpet- how to anchor

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    I am thinking of using Java moss as a background carpet for my tank. Since it doesn't float, is it ok if I just spread them over the bottom and sprinkle gravel on top, or do I still need to tie it down to something?

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    I've tried it both by tying it to steel mesh plates and also by leaving it alone just over the gravel and both does work..... But do note that if you leave it just lying there, you have to avoid fishes that root around the plants and avoid strong currents from power filters.....
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    hmmm,

    what if I take those stainless steel mesh and place it over the java moss lying over the gravel? Do you think I'll end up with some moss stuck to the gravel and some to the mesh? That way, I can end up with both a moss carpet and a moss backdrop at the same time

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    I don't think you need to anchor it as it sinks and in large enough qty, should stay in place. I had some left over after tying to my driftwood, so I used them as foreground. But be warned, they are dirt traps and if you have corydoras, they will bulldoze their way under the moss while looking for food.

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    Tie it to a tile or slate
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