Best Moss

TybaltTinc · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 06:40 PM

here is a dual post for you guys
1. I would like to know which moss is best to use in a vivarium, as in grows the best and quickest under the easiest conditions
2. I would like to see prime examples of well mossed vivariums!

Mitch · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 08:07 PM

A lot of different mosses can work well in vivariums, but a lot also won't. The ones you find outside of your house typically won't do well, as they require a dry cooling period (unless you live in a tropical, moist climate). Others can chime in on what type of mosses have worked for them, but for me I have only tried Christmas and Java moss so far, both very of which very successfully.

raimeiken · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 06:12 PM

I have Christmas moss in my Viv and it spreads pretty well.

Another good one is Java moss.

BR5 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 06:24 PM

Check out Brian's Tropicals, he has pictures of what you're looking for on both Java & Rica.

TybaltTinc · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 10:52 PM

hey thanks guys i appreciate it

Nicholas · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 12:35 AM

Once established Java moss grows fast.

AaronAcker · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 12:38 AM

I use Christmas Tree Moss, Java Moss and Riccia (not a moss but same effect)
Riccia being the slowest to grow, and java being the quickest.

MichelleSG · #8 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 02:42 AM

PM Rareplantbroker. He's got one that he gets from his local orchid grower and it will cover everything on the floor you put it on. I went to pick up imis from a local frogger and it was covering all her vivs.

Lance · #9 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MichelleSG

PM Rareplantbroker. He's got one that he gets from his local orchid grower and it will cover everything on the floor you put it on. I went to pick up imis from a local frogger and it was covering all her vivs.

sounds like established Kyoto moss... looks friggin awesome. but getting it to grow from spores is a battle to say the least

MichelleSG · #10 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 03:11 AM

Actually the orchid grower got it as a 'hitch hiker' from some plants from Costa Rica. It's now grown there and Alastair can buy it by the gallon sized ziplock. Im going to get some when I set up my next vivs. As soon as the husband thinks I'm not going to get anymore frogs I'll magic one in....