Plant coverage

[Starka]

Hi all,

I am looking for some type of plant that could cover some pipe that I put in there for my BN plecos. The white pipe doesn't quite match the tank.
I was thinking some type of moss? Any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[fort384]

java moss tied to it with fishing line would work fine.

 

[aqua_chem]

The stark white might stand out even if you have moss on it. You might check your local craft/garden stores and see if you can find some sort of clay tube/pot that is aquarium safe. It might stick out a little less, and mosses might attach to it easier.

 

[Starka]

The stark white might stand out even if you have moss on it. You might check your local craft/garden stores and see if you can find some sort of clay tube/pot that is aquarium safe. It might stick out a little less, and mosses might attach to it easier.

That's a great idea. I will look into that, the guy at the store agreed with that.
So I just got back from the lfs and they didn't have any java moss. But they did have this hairy looking moss that they attached to rocks and flats. They just called it "aquatic moss". He did tell me that my BN plecos would eat it so instead of buying a ball he gave some loose moss to try. Right now its sitting at the top of the tank in a bowl, wrapped in a loose ball, with a couple of rocks to see it grow. Here's hoping

 

[Starka]

The stark white might stand out even if you have moss on it. You might check your local craft/garden stores and see if you can find some sort of clay tube/pot that is aquarium safe. It might stick out a little less, and mosses might attach to it easier.

How do you know if it is aquarium safe? I know that some of them say non toxic, but none of them that they are safe to go underwater.
Thanks

 

[aqua_chem]

Any of the basic clay pots should be fine, but avoid anything colored, painted, etc. If you doubt it, I wouldn't put it in your tank.

 

[Starka]

Any of the basic clay pots should be fine, but avoid anything colored, painted, etc. If you doubt it, I wouldn't put it in your tank.

Ok, Thanks!