Feb 5, 2012 #1 Bubbles0oO Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 1,264 Location Florida I have a 55 planted and want to do a java moss wall, would I need to out some form of co2 into the tank?
I have a 55 planted and want to do a java moss wall, would I need to out some form of co2 into the tank?
Feb 5, 2012 #2 aqua_chem Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 6,935 Location Baltimore, MD It would help the process along (ie make it go much faster), but strictly speaking you don't need CO2 for mosses.
It would help the process along (ie make it go much faster), but strictly speaking you don't need CO2 for mosses.
Feb 5, 2012 #3 OP OP Bubbles0oO Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 1,264 Location Florida So the moss wouldn't mess anything up? What about my fish ( 5 Platies 5 mollies 6 guppies) would they be affected before or after?
So the moss wouldn't mess anything up? What about my fish ( 5 Platies 5 mollies 6 guppies) would they be affected before or after?
Feb 5, 2012 #4 jetajockey come get me tang police! Joined Apr 25, 2011 Messages 12,046 Location In a swamp near you /Pensacola, FL Moss actually benefits the tank, it provides shelter, a place to forage, and helps remove nitrogenous waste from the water. An appropriate level of co2 won't hurt fish.
Moss actually benefits the tank, it provides shelter, a place to forage, and helps remove nitrogenous waste from the water. An appropriate level of co2 won't hurt fish.
Feb 5, 2012 #5 OP OP Bubbles0oO Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 1,264 Location Florida Ok and could it also make a place for fry to hide?