moss

[ajaguilar]

I picked up some moss growing along a creek in iowa 5 months ago. as it grew it looked just like java moss and i kinda assume at the time it was the same stuff. Now that i have down a little research i think it must be some other moss. Am I right that java moss doesn't grow wild in iowa?

 

[Atxpunx]

No it doesn't. but it could be released by a hobbyist. Also, it could be willow moss or another native moss. A pic is always welcome to help identify.

 

[phoenixkiller]

It's most likely just some wild moss. Java moss originates from Asia (From the island of Java, duh! lol), so I don't think that is real Java Moss. A picture would help us give accurate answers though.

I dunno if I would bring that moss into an aquarium, because even if it is true Java moss, who knows what parasites have made it their home...

 

[jetajockey]

Just QT it first, if it's an aquatic moss it is probably willow moss or fissidens, its pretty common here in the states, although not sure if it is up in your particular area.

 

[ajaguilar]

I will try and get a good picture of it. Jetajockey I looked up the willow moss (Fontinalis antipyretica, Common Water Moss) that certainly does look like it and is found in iowa. Thanks for the info.
As for QT, my tank has insects, arthropods, you name it so I am not to concern about hitch hikers.
yeah phoenixkiller my roommate in college was from java. hehe

 

[phoenixkiller]

Can't wait for the pictures!

I agree, a QT is a good thing to use if you think it's a super cool moss. Let us know what you find out!!

 

[jetajockey]

Hey aj I deleted those posts because they didn't work. Try uploading the picture here or hosting it somewhere like photobucket and then linking it.

 

[ajaguilar]

 

[phoenixkiller]

Can't ID it for sure, I'm sure that a more experienced user will properly ID it.

Pretty cool moss though, hope it all works out.