any suggestions for securing plants to driftwood

[phillyofish]

was thinking about securing plants to driftwood to raise them closer to the top and to make the driftwood look more natural...any thoughts. it is in a 75 gallon and I'm starting off with shop lights and plant lights as a start. will change as needed.

[phillyofish]

saw this..i might have just answered my own question.
http://www.aquariumplantsandsupplies.com/blog/aquarium-tips/8-simple-steps-on-how-to-grow-aquatic-moss-on-driftwood-or-log/

[TKC747]

With java moss, the only one I have experience with, that's the only choice, to tie it down. Still it still clogs the filter intake

my 2 cents

[BlondeFishGal]

I started to write out the steps for you, and then remembered I had it somewhere in one of my articles from back in the day; found it in one of the mags and I saw that I also had referenced a site on the web. That link is broken now, but I did come up with this one, which I think is pretty close to the one I used to suggest to readers.

http://www.aquamoss.net/Articles/MossLog.htm

Just an FYI -- I do prefer cotton thread. Quite fine yet strong, and in my opinion, just easier to handle. Do note that it can be tricky, it takes patience, especially at the beginning. But it does get easier with practice. Java fern is easier to tie down than say, java moss.

I saw Takashi Amano do this in person and yeah, there is a reason he is called "The Master" ;)

Take some pics along the way and share
Good luck! ;)

[phillyofish]

saw this..i might have just answered my own question.
http://www.aquariumplantsandsupplies.com/blog/aquarium-tips/8-simple-steps-on-how-to-grow-aquatic-moss-on-driftwood-or-log/

[phillyofish]

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/driftwood.html

[Anubias Design]

thread, fishing line and rubber bands can all be used

[Heyguy74]

I always used fishing line. 2-4lb test.

[nyc2tanks]

I also always use fishing line. It does not fall apart. Anubias barteri look nice attached to driftwood.

[BlondeFishGal]

Question on the use of fishing line and rubber bands....

One of my concerns is that somehow, these will get pulled and end up being eaten by a fish.

Never a concern for any of you guys?

See, even if the chances are like, a zillion to one, then that is enough of a probability that it will happen in my tanks! LOL

[fischfan13]

OK, here it goes...

When I was 19 years old I worked at a Florist. How about Floral String...that's the green cord that holds bouquets together.

[Tony]

OK, here it goes...

When I was 19 years old I worked at a Florist. How about Floral String...that's the green cord that holds bouquets together.

:flypig:

(The emoticon is called flying-pig, but it looks more like a pink My Little Pony to me.... so yeah, that's for you, Mr. Fancy-pants, florist-guy)

[phillyofish]

has anyone had this in their tank Plagiomnium Trichomanes or Fissidens Zippelianus. looks like cool plants.

[bovsbaitboxes]

TMI TMI ROFLMAO:gossipa::laugha:

[TwoTankAmin]

My two preferred things for attaching plants to wood and rocks are waxed dental floss (unflavored of course) and black nylon wire ties. Both will need to be manually removed once the plant attaches.

I have tried cotton thread, fishing lines and rubber bands and abandoned all in favor of the above. here is why:

- Cotton thread almost always dissolves before the plants attach firmly.
- Fishing line is not user friendly in terms of knotting and can be hard to manipulate.
- Rubber bands usually get stiff and break apart before the plant firmly attaches.

Waxed floss won't dissolve and nylon wire ties come in a variety of sizes and can be ganged together if needed.

[Heyguy74]

Question on the use of fishing line and rubber bands....

One of my concerns is that somehow, these will get pulled and end up being eaten by a fish.

Never a concern for any of you guys?

See, even if the chances are like, a zillion to one, then that is enough of a probability that it will happen in my tanks! LOL





I have yet to have a probelm with fish eating fishing line. Its nearly invisible under water.

[joe_jaskot]

has anyone had this in their tank Plagiomnium Trichomanes or Fissidens Zippelianus. looks like cool plants.

These two plants are not really aquatic plants. They are mosses.

[Buckcich]

I have yet to have a probelm with fish eating fishing line. Its nearly invisible under water.

Never say never. Baby brine shrimp, glass worms, pulverized flake food among others are pretty "invisible under water", yet the fishes find them. Fishing line, I don't think is very palatable ( and the change that a small piece of fishing line breaking off and swallowed my fishes are slim- have you seen those documentories about drifting fish nets in the ocean for decades? ) As far as nylon cable ties I think they would be pretty unsightfull, but I would give a try at the dental floss ( very easy to work with it) Thanks Two Tank for the tip

[TwoTankAmin]

The thin black ties are almost invisible, and remember they are only temporary. But you may have a problem finding them if the plant/roots overgrow them.

The floss actually stands out more:
http://twotankamin.smugmug.com/photos/812341586_BeqF2-M.jpg
(http://twotankamin.smugmug.com/photos/812341586_BeqF2-M.jpg)

[Greenhacker]

Seems like you got a great start! If you want some Peacock Moss, which is similar to Xmass tree moss but fuller looking, let me know. When doing moss, I prefer to use fishing line. I only use cotton string on plants that are really fragile or grow in girth because it tends to fall off more easily. IMO

Send me a PM if you're interested

http://www.aquamoss.net/Spiky-Moss/Spiky-Moss.htm

[phillyofish]

I have a shop light with 2 - daylight bulbs (6500k) going for 12 hrs. The tank is 75 gallon with glass tops. how high off the top can the light be?