Re: [Killietalk] java moss

[ROBERT ELLERMANN <ruevenm at sbcglobal_net>]

Hi,
   
       JM hates heavy fish feeding, at least in my experience. I am a heavy feeder and in such tanks the JM dies. I think it prefers softer slightly acid water but have seen it grow for some in somewhat hard alkaline water. I think CO2 injection is the key for those who cannot grow it like a weed -- me! It seems to be a feast or famine type plant.
   
  Bobby

John Wubbolt <BigJohnW at webtv_net> wrote:
  Hello Gary

I have grown Java Moss in both soft and hard water. It does seem to
grow better for me in water that is slightly alkaline. Best growth i
had was in a 55 gallon tank set up for some Xiphophorus Nezzies...
Tank was lit with a shop light on 10 hrs a day and temps were about 75F
most of the time. I also was growing Watersprite on the surface so that
cut down the intensity of the lights. In your montreal water it
should grow really well with medium light. A friend of mine grew his
in 20 gallon longs with CO² injection and the single bulb hood that
covers most 20longs. His java moss was so lush and green it even
flowered for him, which i have never seen before or since. 

Good luck!!

John


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