Reply With QuoteI've bought star moss on 2 separate sources and they both died after a couple weeks in the tank. I think star moss is a terrestrial plant and not meant to grow submersed. Consider this a fair warning. Good luck
Does any bros here have a close look on star moss???
I've bought star moss on 2 separate sources and they both died after a couple weeks in the tank. I think star moss is a terrestrial plant and not meant to grow submersed. Consider this a fair warning. Good luck
Actually star moss aka cement moss (see
http://www.killies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3697)
will grow in an aquarium given the right conditions.
I have it growing well in one aquarium but it did not do well in the other. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two but the one it does well in has frequent water changes, is more aerated and has no CO2. It still is a very slow grower.
Maybe KL can ask Bioplast what conditions they recomend for Cement moss?
regards
Stephan
Sorry for the slow response, Stephan but I've been kind of busy lately, what with the new year just around the corner.Originally Posted by stephan
As far as I know, Bioplast fish shop does not grow the Cement Moss anymore. A couple of months ago, after I told them of what the professor said, that the Hyophila involuta is a terrestrial moss that is unlikely to survive underwater, they sort of gave up on the moss. Truth be told, they had a lot of problems keeping the moss alive in the first place. But if you want a tip, I think the professor gave the best tip when he told us that the moss loves highly alkaline conditions.
Loh K L
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