How to grow flame moss longer?

**nicklimzhiwe** · 20th Dec 2009, 22:33

Currently my flame moss is around 1.5cm long.. Its on some meshes now.. Looking like a good carpet.. But I'd like it to grow longer.. Was thinking how.. Will trimming help it to grow longer?

**mozaqua** · 21st Dec 2009, 03:07

Just give it time it will get taller.
Also if you reduce the light intensity it will grow thinner and taller. Medium intensity light is best since it will stay thick but still spiral upwards.
Trimming it will let it grow thicker since the light is distributed more evenly.

Originally Posted by nicklimzhiwe

Currently my flame moss is around 1.5cm long.. Its on some meshes now.. Looking like a good carpet.. But I'd like it to grow longer.. Was thinking how.. Will trimming help it to grow longer?

**Fuzzy** · 21st Dec 2009, 04:28

I actually didn't have much problems getting flame moss to grow fairly tall in my tank.
They grew to over 6cm from initial 1cm planting inside of 3 months.

2ft Fiveplan chilled to 25C, 36W PL, low tech no ferts, no CO2.

**nicklimzhiwe** · 21st Dec 2009, 13:02

Oh.. My tank hangs around the 26.5 to 27.4 degrees region.. The light is a T5HO 54W x2.. Guess the shine is too great for them.. Lazy to grow any taller already.. Hmm.. I guess I'd just trim the tip a little then.. Would appreciate a thicker look too.. Thanks Bros..