Eggheadfish
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi all,
I have an empty tank waiting to be filled and I want to try some live plants this time.
I'm planning on trying to make a java moss carpet. I know it will be unruly and that's what I want. I bought some java moss already but I'm wondering how to "prep" it for the tank. I have it in a huge vase sitting in the window for now hoping it will grow a bit. I've also noticed some snails.
I've read a little about prepping plants with alum, bleach, and peroxide. The guy at the lfs said to let it dry out a little to get rid of the snails, but I have a penchant for killing plants so I'm not so sure about that. If I can't get alum, what's my best bet for preventing introduction of undesired creatures into my tanks? Thanks!
I have an empty tank waiting to be filled and I want to try some live plants this time.
I'm planning on trying to make a java moss carpet. I know it will be unruly and that's what I want. I bought some java moss already but I'm wondering how to "prep" it for the tank. I have it in a huge vase sitting in the window for now hoping it will grow a bit. I've also noticed some snails.
I've read a little about prepping plants with alum, bleach, and peroxide. The guy at the lfs said to let it dry out a little to get rid of the snails, but I have a penchant for killing plants so I'm not so sure about that. If I can't get alum, what's my best bet for preventing introduction of undesired creatures into my tanks? Thanks!