Sheet moss vs pillow moss

[Ryan]

First question is which do you think looks better, and second is where can i get the cheapest sources for them?

Thks
Ryan

[mindcrash]

I'm not sure about sheet moss, but i purchased some pillow moss from T&C and I like it a lot. Its really green and seems pretty hardy. I have chunks of it in the shoeboxes i keep my froglets in, and all i'm doing is misting it and it seems to be holding up great.

[AlexB]

I had both and I prefer the sheet moss. they seem to last much longer for me. Mine was from Black Jungle the tropical moss.

i have been using cushion and pillow as well as haircap and rock cap depending on the location it will be placed in the vivarium - the light and water needs are differnt. like haircap, i use that nearer the streams and cushion in cracks or rocky areas. i have moss if your intersted.

[kyle1745]

I have never had much luck with sheet moss, and pillow moss frogs ok. My new favorite ground cover is leaf litter. The frogs just seem to love it.

Originally Posted by Ryan

First question is which do you think looks better, and second is where can i get the cheapest sources for them?

Thks
Ryan

[mindcrash]

see, my problem is that i don't know where to get the stupid leaves for a leaf litter floor. What kind of leaves should be used and how do you get them?

[kyle1745]

I bought some at IAD, I forget from who, maybe Mellisa will see this I think she may know who they were from.

I hear oak leaves are good and magnolia leaves. If you have some woods that you know are clean go grab some. I live in the city, and have not had a chance to go look for some so I just bought a few bags. Should last me a long time. I do hope to find some more soon as I hear they are also good to use in with the tadpoles.

Originally Posted by mindcrash

see, my problem is that i don't know where to get the stupid leaves for a leaf litter floor. What kind of leaves should be used and how do you get them?

[mindcrash]

I live in the city as well so not many forests around. I could run up to the mountains, but i'm doubtful that there would be many oak or magnolia trees.

Melissa: if you could shed any light on where to get some leaf litter that would be awesome.

Thanks!

[kyle1745]

You may also want to do a search someone was selling some here awhile back I thought. Also might want to post in the wanted section. I know there are a number of people that could help you out.

Originally Posted by mindcrash

I live in the city as well so not many forests around. I could run up to the mountains, but i'm doubtful that there would be many oak or magnolia trees.

Melissa: if you could shed any light on where to get some leaf litter that would be awesome.

Thanks!

kyle, i dont know where in the city you live, but there are oak trees by the hundred in this town. go into clintonville (north columbus) and take a walk. most of the streets are lined with oak trees. i am pretty sure that no one will mind you taking leaves from their yard. plus, this is a good time to collect as the oaks are finally dropping their leaves. as a matter of fact, if you want to bring a rake and a bag over to my house, you can clean them all up for me =)