sarah Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have a giant semi-floating blob of Java moss that takes up 1/4 of my 10-gallon tank. I'd like to keep it since it's a favorite hangout for all my babies, but I'd like to come up with a way to tame it a bit. Perhaps it could be tied loosely to something like a trellis or some other structure? Whatever I do, I'd like to keep in underwater while I tie it, so I don't lose any babies. Has anyone done something like this? MableBile and JosephKex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 You can just tie it down to a piece of driftwood or a rock with standard sewing thread or fishing line. It'll grow up around the string and you wont even see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Update - The moss started turning brown and shedding pieces all over. It was already blocking out light for most of the tank, and once it started dying it quickly became a giant mess. So I just yanked it all out 5 mins ago. I feel bad, since now all my babies are swimming around looking for a safe place. But it really had to go. Hopefully I haven't reduced the available biofilm too much. I added the new (soaked) cholla pieces that I got from theshrimptank.com, and that seems to be a big draw for the adults. In this pic (taken <60 seconds after adding the cholla!), you can see all the messy dead moss pieces laying on the gravel. Any suggestions how to get rid of it all without sucking up babies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 If you figure it out, let me know. My tanks have that to varying degrees as well. In a planted only tank it's a lot easier to remove than a shrimp tank. sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I couldn't think of anything better than use a turkey baster. I squeeze the water out in a clean white container and make sure that I didn't catch any shrimpets. If I did I just catch them and put them back in the tank. I really wish I could know of a better way to clean the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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