Easy Way To Grow Java Moss - IDEAL BEGINNERS GROWING GUIDE!

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[@shubhamdandekar20]

As always very helpful video. I got my Java moss by accident, half inch of the moss was stuck in the plants I ordered and now it grown so much.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

That’s the great thing about moss, it can’t help but grow 😎

[@MMed2472]

Everybody makes it sound so easy but every time I try growing java moss it never takes off, just turns brown. Even with good light.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@thesolaraquarium]

I am the same. Cannot grow it. Some frogs seem to be killing it right now but this video has inspired me to try harder. The shop owner I bought it from laughed when I told him. He says you cannot kill it. I can. I have hard water maybe that is the problem? I have tried tropical water, cold water - same result. Will try rain water next.😢

[@bigbotno1]

@@thesolaraquarium You can kill it, trust me. ;-)

[@ar-jaysacay7993]

hair algae the problem

[@bigbotno1]

@@ar-jaysacay7993 Usually nutrient-rich water causes string algae to thrive. Lower your plant and/ or animal feeding.

[@jorgen.zamora]

best java moss advice video I've come across. simple and quick. thank you!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🫶🏻

[@mikekayanderson408]

Java Moss!! Well I must be one of the few who can’t seem to grow moss!! I have tried a couple types and they just seem to go brown and die 😳😳 Not sure I have actually tried Java moss. - but you are doing a good job of convincing me I should try!! Thanks for another informative video. K

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I can not recommend Java Moss enough. In my experience, it is the most versatile plant in the hobby. Definately give it a try 👍

[@mikekayanderson408]

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[@dcphifer4307]

Try Christmas Moss. I take a wood skewer and dust off any particles that drift onto the Christmas Moss. I saw a neat mound of Moss mounted on a tall Rock that reached up out of the water column. It was only a little brown up at the very top that was sticking up out of the water....the rest was a healthy green. The pet store associate said that it was Java Moss. This mean that what was told to me when I bought some must have been Sphagnum Moss.

[@bigbotno1]

Java moss is tricky unlike some people say. Try subwassertang, does the same and I find it more beautifull.

[@shakes268]

@@bigbotno1 Subwassertang is beautiful and shrimp LOVE it. It took a while for mine to get going but once it did it has grown very well.

[@princescdk3107]

I took down an aquarium in January and left my java with bearly any water. When I was cleaning 2 weeks ago I found it just lightly damp I threw it in my 55 gallon and it's flourishing like crazy. They really be indistructable. Also I like small channels so you got a follower here

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks for joking the team 🫶🏻

[@SuperBoppy]

Easy way to remove hair algae from Java Moss: Get a bottle brush and simply twirl the hair algae around it, like making cotton candy. The brush will easily pull all of the hair algae out. It will take some of the moss with it, but that is no big deal - in fact, you could call it a "twofer" - remove algae and trim moss at the same time. After a few times doing this, the hair algae will not come back as strong and, eventually, you may be able to almost eradicate it altogether.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing. 💪🏻

[@kathleenweinhold4725]

That's a great tip!

[@MickysAquariums]

Have it everywhere. As you say the shrimp love picking through it. Tied it onto half coconut shells for the shrimp tanks. Looks like a little thatched house 😂

[@zowiecardwell8807]

I bought java moss yesterday and attached it to some mesh, an ornament and a sticky out part on my driftwood.. My shrimp are already loving it, along with their moss balls and limnophila sessiliflora

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@Meenpetty]

I am from kerala india..i saw your video on youtube how to grow java moss fast..it was very usefull video..thankyou 

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Glad you liked it 🫶🏻

[@aprilheaton9392]

hello from the USA. I am new to aquascaping I am addicted to this new hobby, I have made a lot of mistakes and am learning, but my question to you is about java moss can it be grown without any fish or shrimp in the tank? I found that your video seems to be one of the most honest information out there .. so thank you

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for your kind feedback. Can it be grown without any fish or shrimp? Probably, but it will need nutrients from somewhere (other than fish poop and uneaten food breaking down in the water)

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This man puts out incredible and informative videos but he also takes time out of his busy day to reach out to a no body like myself. Ty from the bottom of my heart. If you're like me and are starting off or even a seasoned vet this channel is a must follow! @FishkeepingAnswers

[@alsfishtipsaquatics988]

I have 7 tanks and java moss has never successfully grown in any of the tanks, and it has the perfect parameters of both light, fish poop/malm. I wish it was as easy as said.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

It always strikes me as funny that one person struggles when another succeeds, yet pick a different plant, shrimp or fish and the tables can easily be turned. I suppose the hobby would be dull if we were all great at every aspect of it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍🏻

[@alsfishtipsaquatics988]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Potentially. It's more the case of actually having parameters that would not be in the extremes and yet something so simple like Java moss still fails. Agreed there are parallels and solar opposites in this hobby, which keeps it fresh I suppose. Maybe a sprg of your java moss tried here may succeed lol

[@bigbotno1]

Java moss is tricky unlike some people say. Try subwassertang, does the same and I find it more beautifull.

[@zoltar7274]

Same challenge here

[@marshappyshrimp]

Awesome advice I’m recently started with shrimp keeping and I looked all your videos to be ready so far so good 😊. I’m excited to say I just saw baby shrimp a few days ago so I’m doing it right lol I guess now I want to grow the small amount of java moss I got thanks for wonderful advice. Regards from far away Guatemala 🎉

[@Batmancontingencyplans]

I've had experience with fake Java moss from Amazon. 2nd time I went to a local fish site and got Java moss along with pelia moss. It grew nice and green, I'm currently keeping it with goldfish and Guppies and they're loving it.

[@alexs4446]

The only tanks I can't keep java moss in successfully are my marbled crayfish tanks. They eat it like it's candy!

[@alexs4446]

Also every time I go to the pet store and I see a cup of Java moss for sale that is 3/4 dead I convince them to sell it to me for almost nothing because the employees at the chain stores don't realize that the moss is converting from emersed growth to immersed growth in the cup. So they sell it to me for super cheap every time because they think I'm an idiot and they're making money and I bring it home and it bursts to life in my aquarium once it's in proper conditions. That's a protip for anyone going to a chain store with untrained employees😂😂😂

[@adamworley196]

Criminal mastermind... Cool.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

@@adamworley196 the best of both worlds , makes me want to get a few aquariums for me to be a shrimp keeper too !!!🦐🌿🌾

[@usmc187]

Have watched about 20 of your videos and didn’t realize I hadn’t subscribed! Great content man!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, welcome aboard 😎

[@CobraJim]

After searching for information that only stick to the subject I’d have to say I’ve found it proper with you thank you for the video

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thanks for the positive feedback 🫶🏻

[@heidic5393]

Very helpful! 😊 I'm currently making the switch in my 55 Gallon community tank from all fake plants to all live plants 🥰 I will definitely be buying some Java Moss!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@kenw9438]

Another great video! Thanks Richard.

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[@giudittabertoldi1979]

I have Christmas moss it grows better in my tanks😊

[@WhispaGaming]

Great video, I'd like to see a video on where you sell fish and shrimp, and even your java moss, whether that be online or in person in local fish stores, how do you approach local fish stores with stock to sell and how do you package fish for selling online. Love your enthusiasm.

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[@AirIsTotal]

I found your channel today and have been binge watching your content. Subscribed!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

That’s great to hear. Thank you 🫶🏻

[@norcalshrimpfarmnorcalshrimpfa]

wonderful info sir , now im going to have to get some java moss, I'm not sure of the type of moss we get here but it does great in our tanks, and we can and do harvest it and love it and soon will be selling it on our online store (after I find out what type it is) thank you for the inspiration, sir.

[@BGN_Aquariums]

Java moss is cool. I have some wrapped around some wood. I keep it trimmed and it looks amazing.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@MichaelAcurantes]

Thank you!

[@Bojingforever1]

you one mate is the most honest true fair dinkum guy I watched

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@markbrennan4693]

Thank you great advice. I didn't realise how beneficial it is to an aquarium.

[@sherrielynnmcburney7292]

Yur a great teacher straight forward and to the point LOV it ty!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@adamworley196]

Good video all around! That's the only live plant I tell newcomers to try! Makes me look smart, lol.

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Thanks for your kind comment. 🫶🏻

[@roywhittle8284]

I’m going to try the Java moss in my tank ( I’m a newbie) so think I’ll start off with Guppies 👍

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Java Moss and Guppies are a winning combination 🫶🏻

[@alanworthington1273]

😊 thank you 🙏 for your help and advice Java moss until this video I didn’t know a bout it cheers 😊

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

You’re welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🫶🏻

[@RWAquariumPages]

Great video. I love having moss in my aquascaped tanks and also shrimp breeding tanks. I do like tw moss the most these days

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Moss is by far the most versatile plant in the aquarium hobby 😍

[@JosephGale]

What is tw moss? Could not find anything on search engines

[@RWAquariumPages]

@@JosephGale Taiwan moss 🇹🇼

[@JosephGale]

@@RWAquariumPages thanks, that seems really nice not sure ill be able to source that here (in Australia) but wow its beautiful

[@lynnkarpati413]

I had some java moss come into my tank on a snail and it grew like crazy with only a small LED light in my betta aquarium. Very easy to grow for sure!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

That is awesome!

[@DEADLYANTDX]

I got a Java moss mat online. It hasn't grown much but it's pretty steady. Something in the tank got the mat out of the gravel so it's kind of lifted up but my shrimp, especially recently moltes ones, love hiding under it. I don't have the heart to submerge it again 🤣

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@distantgem]

For those commenting on being unable to grow Java moss, can I suggest trying Pelia moss instead? One of my tanks really struggles to grow Java but my pelia in that tank is extreme but it does seem to do far better being no deeper than 12inches from the light source. I do prefer to have more than one moss variety and find the slightly differing conditions in each on my tanks seems to work better with one over the other. Good video btw👍🏼

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Great shout. Thanks for sharing 🫶🏻

[@nickbailey5201]

I bought a small piece of wood with java on and it filled the tank in couple months was only a 40 litre tank but still grew very quick

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Java moss would take over the planet if we let it 😱

[@dcphifer4307]

Hello Richard. This is my first time here. Thanks for doing this video. I have always loved Mosses and added Mosses to my planters. Now that I am starting to get my 55G ready for aquascaping... I am looking for different mosses. One of my favorites is the Christmas Moss.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, welcome aboard! Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙏🏻

[@DocDisguise]

Love it

[@James3370]

I was keeping a large clump of Java Moss in one of those net material fry holding boxes at the surface near the light. It developed a horrible amount of hair algae. I dropped the entire mess in a tank with about 10 Amano shrimp & they absolutely decimated the hair algae in a week or so

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Amano Shrimp are awesome 👍🏻

[@airplanegeorge]

I put it in reptile terarium water bowls, it presurves the water and allows crickets to climb out instead of drowning and fowling the water.

[@michaelpereira279]

Your videos are the best brother, honestly.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@abt833]

Thanks for your amazing videos. They are very relaxing to learn from.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thanks for the feedback 🫶🏻

[@nemospence2724]

Sir you just convinced me to buy java moss for my goldfish. Hopefully it can grow in the dead clam shell.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Do it 👍🏻

[@nemospence2724]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Okay. So my lava rock with java moss arrived today. But the lava rock is a hard one, not porous. Can it still hold beneficial bacteria sir?

[@forg0tten]

I love your videos - and I hoped that this video would solve my problem with growing Java Moss. Unfortunately there was no key light bulb moment - only great information well delivered in a relaxing manner. Guess I'm doomed to browning Java Moss as a sacrifice for all my other beautiful thriving plants.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for you kind feedback. Sorry to hear Java Moss is not growing well for you. 😕

[@bigbotno1]

Java moss is tricky unlike some people say. Try subwassertang, does the same and I find it more beautifull.

[@taniabrauninger5492]

Thank you that was super helpful 🙌 appreciate it.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@smarties2k]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@GlassSurfing]

My water is quite hard from the tap. When I use/supplement with RO water, it grows much better and way faster.

[@dominic2004]

Thankyou heaps, quick simple and definitely helped 👍

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

No problem 👍

[@jonnny3564]

New subscriber! Thanks for the video ☺️

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Welcome to the channel 🫶🏻

[@thelittlethingsinlife239]

Java moss is amazing and so easy to grow

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@Kyddoemiko13]

Thanks for sharing I just an order for some today .

[@BustaBreaks777]

I have noticed it does better closer to the light source.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

True 👍🏻

[@ONEFUNFONE]

Even after 30+ years of keeping I'm now having a helluva time keeping moss alive. I know the water here after we moved is crap to begin with plus the landowner over chorinates his well daily and before I go full blown RO for neos think I'll go with an aireted decholination barrel and give the water a couple days to gas off before water changes. I have moderate lighting, use ferts plus dechorinator and most of my plants in general just melt away to nothing. Any advanced knowledge would be appreciated.

[@dickbutt7854]

Are you dosing micronutrients?

[@dickbutt7854]

How hard is your water?

[@benjvrensburg5062]

Hey man I love your video's, really informative and to the point. I was wondering if there was any way I could send you a picture of my 8L shrimp tank just to get your opinion (I'm the only person in my area that has a dedicated shrimp tank And I've only been doing it for about 2 months) So I would love to get your opinion and advice if you have any. Hope you have a lovely day and that your channel grows as it deserves to!!!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for your kind feedback. You can catch me via email [e-mail] 👍🏻

[@9704429]

very good informative video...thanks a ton...i see guppies in the shrimp tank don't they hurt shrimps, most of the time it happens in my tank.

[@bruceawi1148]

Thank man!

[@Bojingforever1]

that is why I'm your subscriber now

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Welcome 👍🏻

[@pennywise0824]

im here because of your new post 😊

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Welcome 🫶🏻

[@ArchangelHornet]

i totally agree with richard! java moss is amazing for breeding neos. i have a tank that has like 1/4 of its entire volume with guppy grass and believe it or not mh shrimps dont seem to work well with them. im not sure why to be completely honest, using the same water and same room and no heater and the java moss tanks always produced for me, and this trial guppy grass tank simply doesnt work 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Talons_N_Tails]

Wish you sold to the U.S.! Excellent video!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@fadillah6014]

Java moss is one toughest aquatic plant, I surprised how they can grow in my house wall and how abundant they are in my place as long they moist enough.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I have found the same thing 👍🏻

[@HopeB555]

I'm starting up some java moss for a neocaradina shrimp and guppy tank so this is a great video. So you say unless you have a fish that will eat the hair algae it's a pain in the java moss, will the shrimp take care of the algae or no?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Neocaridina shrimp will pick at hair algae, and will eat the starts of it, but they wouldn’t tackle an infestation. Amano shrimp are better algae eaters, but you need an army of them to make any real difference 🫤

[@BucketPonds]

Hey great video 👍

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you

[@_http.Max.Online_]

thanks for all the help! cant stop watching your vids!

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[@wheatfieldproductions1564]

Im about to set up my planted aquarium, but I am afraid of using Java moss. They are beautiful, but I had a bad experience in the past, it got full of a green hairlike algae. I had to clean the moss every day basically.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

It happens ☹️

[@Goldenretriever91]

All my berried pumkin neocaridinas will go deep into the big Javamoss Blob on the Surface to let the Babys hatch. So much green hair algae , bit they dont care 😂

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

They love it 🥰

[@cornelius4344]

Java moss is the only plant I have killed somehow.

[@sazalisahmat2064]

Hi richard. Have you tried taiwan moss?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. I haven’t. So far I’ve just had Java Moss

[@garymaher3912]

Hi thanks for this video can anyone tell me if Java moss sinks or floats , many thanks

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. It sinks 👍🏻

[@garymaher3912]

@@FishKeepingAnswers thanks

[@antik_adam]

Subbed!! What size totes do you use for shrimp breeding?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Welcome! 25 litres or about 7 gallons 👍🏻

[@abdurrehman9123]

i had java moss and the only time i couldn't grow it was cuz of the carbon filtration I had in my tiger barb tank. so probably avoid using carbon filtration with plants or provide enough nutrients for it to grow.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, not heard that before. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@jennytherose]

Hi have a question will Brown java moss turn green again

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. So it depends why it is brown. Have you just got it or has it been green for many months then turned brown?

[@jennytherose]

Just got it

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Watch todays video on why Java Moss turns brown. Hopefully it will answer the question for you 🤞🏻

[@des8616]

I was gifted some "dead" java moss poles...those bendable things that are hung up in plastic bags on the shelf at the pet store. The gent was going to throw them away, so I said, I'd love to give them a try. Well, it has been 5 months since, but they all HAVE started sprouting again, slowly but surely!

[@shakes268]

I have terrible luck with moss, green hair algae just takes over. I had no problem with green hair algae, it was all gone then some moss I had left in the tank started to come back a little - now its turning into a clump of algae and spreading it around the tank.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Algae can be a real pain. I would say don’t give up, just keep removing it where you see it and consider reducing the number of hours your lights are on for each day. 6 to 8 hours is usually sufficient for plants. Anything over that can definitely benefit the algae.

[@LMatRC]

Is Java moss good for a 10g? My 10g community planted tank shrimp need more natural hiding places for fry will it overgrow?

[@cpeters4446]

I need healthy Java moss 💚

[@biker55]

hi , can moss grow without co2. injection in low tech tank with only decent lighting ?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. In my experience, Java moss grows without co2, without adding fertiliser and with only basic lighting. Treat it too well, and it just gets covered in algae. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@truth.hurts...]

I'm trying to grow plants and moss but the only problem is I got to many ornaments no space

[@freshlysqueezed2859]

I'd be interested in buying some Java moss and I'm in the UK. What the link to your ebay?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. We wound down our shrimp selling business in favour of making more KZbin videos 😎

[@slawomirslyk]

There are two species known in aquatic trade as a java moss, wich one would you recommend?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Taxiphyllum barbieri

[@Jessejam0732]

1:30 Did I misunderstand you saying adult shrimp eat baby shrimp? Or were you talking about fish eating them

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I just double checked, I was talking about adult fish eating their babies 👍🏻

[@BGN_Aquariums]

I think someone is posing as you in your comment section buddy

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you my friend. I have blocked them. Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@BGN_Aquariums]

@@FishKeepingAnswers no problem mate. MD gets it a lot. On the up side, you know you’ve made it on KZbin when the scammers are pretending to be you 🤣 i cant wait 🤞🏻🤣

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I suppose imitation is the highest form of flattery 🤔

[@BGN_Aquariums]

@@FishKeepingAnswers too right

[@mikerusso4775]

Cool vid but I'm halfway thru and you haven't taught me anything about what to do with it when I get my tiny cup in the mail and how to take it from 40z cup to flourishing aquarium cup

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you found the answer by the end of the video 🤞🏻

[@jessicasinclair323]

🤣 I must be the only person who can't grow java moss. Had it attached to rocks, wood and just plonked it in. They all succumbed to black beard algae. So now I use hydrocotyle sp japan which I could only get to grow at 1st in a terrainium. However, now that it's taken off have it in all 3 aquariums much like you do with the java moss. However, with hydrocotyle you just have to shape it with your hands and train tendrils not to grow through one's sponges and filtration 🤣

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@rosemarynaccarato2551]

Please help! I can’t grow Java moss to save my life! I’ve tried twice now and it just keeps dying. I don’t get it! And it’s driving me crazy. I have a Fluval Flex 9 gallon. I have gold neos apple snails and some neon tetras in a tank I’ve had for about 6 months.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

My first thought would be, where are you buying your moss from? Some sellers sell Java Moss that has been grown out of water. What happens when we place that moss in water is it turns brown and dies right back (at which point most people bin it) but will then after a couple of weeks grow back bright green. Maybe speak with whoever you get your moss from and ask them if it has been grown in or out of water.

[@rosemarynaccarato2551]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Thank you for your response I appreciate any help I can get. Yes the first one was grown out of water so I bought another batch from another seller which was grown in water. This last batch is doing better but only marginally. Would you suggest waiting it out?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I would definitely suggest waiting. Give it at least a couple more weeks and see where you’re at. Would love to hear how you get on. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@bigbotno1]

Java moss is tricky unlike some people say. Try subwassertang, does the same and I find it more beautifull.

[@rosemarynaccarato2551]

@@bigbotno1 thanks will most likely try it out as this batch is continuing to die unfortunately

[@gUdUOficial]

realmente um dos problemas que esotu tendo pra cultivar em aquario o musgo de java é esse de algas filamentosas, algas cabelinhos parece que peguei assim uma muda com essa praga, em duas lojas diferentes e mesmo assim, deu algas filamentosas mas to removendo mecanicamente com as maos mesmo.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Eu adicionaria um pouco de camarão Amano. Eles vão comer as algas

[@Randomuseryouhate]

hi very old comment but would appreciate the reply, i have problem with black hair algae forming on my leafy plants, ive tried blackouts and c02 i am scared to use chemical, any tips

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

You could try adding half a dozen Amano shrimp.

[@onlywei]

Does it have to be Java moss or can it be any moss? What about Taiwan moss, weeping moss, or Christmas moss?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

So, different mosses may have different requirements. I only grow Java Moss as I am not much of an aquascaper. As such, I’m not the best person to answer. Sorry 😞

[@cattfishing]

I grow all of these, and tbh, I don't really see any difference between the rate of growth compared to Java moss. Of course their appearance, and direction of growth is different, but as far as the ease of growth and the speed, seems to be very similar. If I had to choose any of those or Java moss, I would definitely go with any or all of those, as I like the way the grow and look a bit more than Java. But really, I love them all and enjoy the look having all the different mosses together in a tank. I will say, although I've had my run ins with hair algae with all of them here and there. Christmas moss, and weeping moss seem to get it the most of all my mosses. So, to answer your question, finally, lol. It doesn't have to be Java moss, and you can just choose the more readily available to you or which ever you prefer the look of. You will find many differing opinions on mosses, so it will help to research several opinions, and read any info on each moss, then go from there to help you decide what you think will best suit your needs and wants. Regardless, you will never go wrong with the addition of any mosses to your tanks. Mosses have to be my favorite thing to grow.

[@des8616]

​@@cattfishing*IS* there any hope to get hair algae out of my moss?

[@WoodoakWilderness]

Ive tried three times to grow this moss but it never works. I attach it to branches in my soil topped with sand and rain water only tank. 22c temp and natural light (not direct sunlight) nothing worked. Help!

[@nannigiovannetti8519]

tip, just never put java together with scuts ( aztecas) if you don't have enough fish to keep the population down or they will just strip the java down to just stems

[@tyron8121]

Hi is it ok if i grow my java moss in the substrate or does it need to be attached to any decor

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Java Moss is happy tied to rocks/wood or just left in a clump sitting in the substrate. It won’t care either way 👍🏻

[@tyron8121]

Thanks!

[@Smokeythebear707]

Do you recommend it growing Java moss with my red eared slider?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

It’s worth a try, although he might just eat it. I would give a small clump a try and see how it goes 🤞🏻

[@debrapage582]

My java moss always ends up going brown and breaking up and making a mess. Help.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey. First question is does it go brown soon after putting it in the aquarium?

[@debrapage582]

@@FishKeepingAnswers No it normally takes a few weeks.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Ok. Question 2 is what is your water like? Is it hard or soft and acidic? 🤔

[@bigbotno1]

Java moss is tricky unlike some people say. Try subwassertang, does the same and I find it more beautifull.

[@thedarkninja_]

Great video! Only half way through so far, but one question. How would you go about attaching the moss to something like a stone or piece of wood or simply stop it from floating

[@thedarkninja_]

Nevermind! I found the answer in the video!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

🤣😂🤣😅🤣

[@thedarkninja_]

Random question, but if possible I'd like a small bit of advice. I asked my online seller about the shrimp and they said they would be unable to sex them, how should I go about getting them since the tank I have is too small for them to breed

[@garthantash]

@@thedarkninja_ How small are we talking? 20L is a great starting tank size for shrimp and can house a few hundred if done right.

[@thedarkninja_]

@@garthantash half of that, 10l

[@graemestorey1596]

Every time I've bought it I've tried tieing it to wood glue and each time it died and I'm using an led full spectrum.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I would suggest just leave it after you think it has died and see if it comes back. Java Moss is often sold after being grown out of water. It takes time to convert to life underwater, and that converting means it goes through a 'dead' stage. Once you are 100% certain the moss is dead, leave it for 4 more weeks before removing it. I bet it starts to show signs of coming back to life

[@neogutzz]

I tied my java moss to a cholla wood piece, do you suggest this or should i take it off? it would float if I hadn't tied it down

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

If it looks good, just leave it tied in. It should grow well 🤞🏻

[@neogutzz]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Thank you so much :) its still tied there and there has been some growth, thank you

[@tropicaltrucker4425]

h202 works wonders for killing hair moss.

[@andrewhilton9003]

I can’t see your eBay shop referenced on your KZbin videos.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. I haven’t shared that information on KZbin. 👍🏻

[@des8616]

IS there any way to get hair algae out of java moss? I have a clump that is starting to get "hairy" :( and I don't think the shrimp like eating that stuff. UGH.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Personally, I just cut out the sections with hair algae in and dispose of them 😞

[@ste5210]

Any ideas how to get rid of thick hair algae coveru all my moss

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Honestly, I would rip out all the moss with the algae in and let the remaining, algae free moss grow 👍🏻