Thever
Aquarium Advice Activist
I was surprised I was able to nurse them up myself. I've had a few questions regarding that mesh. I got mine from Joann Fabrics- they had some round disks and also 13x22 sheets- I think I got 2 sheets for about 4-5 bucks.
I then cut it do the desired shape, cut a duplicate- spread the riccia so it was just covering the mesh, put the top on and stapled it closed. On retrospect - I would advise against staples, just use small zipties to close it up. Staples begin to rust. The whole rig will float so you need to weigh it down - hence the strategic rocks.
One thing I am struggling with is hair algae and it gets in the riccia and causes a mess. I'm still looking for the perfect tool to help. I currently use a comb/pick - which works ok- kind of like a combine.
I then cut it do the desired shape, cut a duplicate- spread the riccia so it was just covering the mesh, put the top on and stapled it closed. On retrospect - I would advise against staples, just use small zipties to close it up. Staples begin to rust. The whole rig will float so you need to weigh it down - hence the strategic rocks.
One thing I am struggling with is hair algae and it gets in the riccia and causes a mess. I'm still looking for the perfect tool to help. I currently use a comb/pick - which works ok- kind of like a combine.