java moss - dirt trapper?

[Cardinal Tetra]

hi, i would like to know if you guys have experience dirt getting trapped with the java moss.... how do you remove the dirt collected there?

[hiromilizard]

well during water change i siphon around the moss and the dirt will be removed.. anyway its not a prob right?? yur shrimps will like those "dirt"

jason

[David]

Hi CT

As suggested siphon is a good way...but just to add on, gentle fanning action from your fingers in the water near the moss will be a good idea...you would not want the hose too near and pull up a clump of moss.....

[lorba]

try david's recommendation. If your moss is tied to wood, you can simply take it out and rinse.

[Cardinal Tetra]

thanks for the help, i would try david's advise. removing the driftwood is a strict no-no, as it adds to more 'dirt' floating into the water column.