christmas moss

fishfreaks · 08-05-2005, 05:26 AM

how can we attach it to our coconut cave? any ideas are welcome.

euRasian32 · 08-05-2005, 07:52 AM

You can use green cotton thread, Amano says it will decompose so you don't have to remove it.

I use a 4 pound test fishing line, and I remove it after about a month or so.

**Damon** · 08-05-2005, 08:31 AM

Cotton thread works. You can also use fishing line, or any nylon threading. You will have to remove nylon as it won't decompose.

fishfreaks · 08-05-2005, 11:43 AM

thanks, ive got some fishing line so i think ill give that a try. i also read on the net, i forget exactly where, that you could use staples? i thought though that they would rust and be not be good for the fishies?

euRasian32 · 08-05-2005, 12:13 PM

I wouldn't use staples for that exact reason, but it's my preference and I'm not sure if it's a fact.

starrfish71 · 08-05-2005, 02:59 PM

What about rubber bands? I've always used them to attach Java ferns, and sometimes anubias. I just bought some Taiwan moss, which looks to be similar to Christmas moss. The rubber bands eventually dissolve and go away.
Has anyone had trouble with this method?

euRasian32 · 08-05-2005, 03:09 PM

I've never tried the rubberband method, and I wouldn't due to the 2 above methods that have been tried and recommended by lots of aquatic plant keepers.

Main reason is because rubber band manufacturers add that powder that keeps the bands from dry-rotting, and I don't know if it's harmful or not.

**Damon** · 08-06-2005, 01:04 AM

Rubber bands will hold the plant in place, but...........fish will eat them and can cause digestive problems that may lead to death.

fishfreaks · 08-07-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

Rubber bands will hold the plant in place, but...........fish will eat them and can cause digestive problems that may lead to death.

ok then i definatly dont want rubber bands. what about that crafty plastic stuff with all the little squares? (hope you know what i mean) do you think that would work?

**Damon** · 08-08-2005, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by euRasian32

You can use green cotton thread, Amano says it will decompose so you don't have to remove it.

I use a 4 pound test fishing line, and I remove it after about a month or so.

Your answer is right here.

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euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	You can use green cotton thread, Amano says it will decompose so you don't have to remove it. I use a 4 pound test fishing line, and I remove it after about a month or so. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

08-05-2005, 08:31 AM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Cotton thread works. You can also use fishing line, or any nylon threading. You will have to remove nylon as it won't decompose. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

08-05-2005, 11:43 AM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	thanks, ive got some fishing line so i think ill give that a try. i also read on the net, i forget exactly where, that you could use staples? i thought though that they would rust and be not be good for the fishies? __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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08-05-2005, 02:59 PM	#6
starrfish71 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89	What about rubber bands? I've always used them to attach Java ferns, and sometimes anubias. I just bought some Taiwan moss, which looks to be similar to Christmas moss. The rubber bands eventually dissolve and go away. Has anyone had trouble with this method?

08-05-2005, 03:09 PM	#7
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	I've never tried the rubberband method, and I wouldn't due to the 2 above methods that have been tried and recommended by lots of aquatic plant keepers. Main reason is because rubber band manufacturers add that powder that keeps the bands from dry-rotting, and I don't know if it's harmful or not. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

08-06-2005, 01:04 AM	#8
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Rubber bands will hold the plant in place, but...........fish will eat them and can cause digestive problems that may lead to death. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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