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my attempt at a cork board background viv

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cowboy232350
I saw this idea on several threads and thought i would give it a try. this took about 2 months so don't be mislead on the amount of work that goes into it.

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Pumilo
Yes, but it may not last as long. I don't do coco fiber / peat over great stuff backgrounds myself, but from those who do, I gather the coco lasts longer. That's essentially what you are copying here, but on a film can and without the great stuff.
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cowboy232350
Makes sense only ask cause I already have the peat moss but when working at a pet supply store it's easy to get what I want :)
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cosyis77
should use some driftwood as climbing
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BethInAK
the cork bark "shelves' are very unique and clever!! good work!
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cowboy232350
Thank you but I can't take credit for them Doug was the one who suggested it to me so the credit goes to him.
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Just wanted to add this for anyone who wonders how the moss does after it starts growing again.

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Shinosuke
Holy moss-growth, batman!

What kind of lights are you using?
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kitcolebay
WOW:eek:! Very nice moss growth! I really need to do that to my setup. Very cool!
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Nath514
Wow! Amazing moss growth, is that all Sphagnum?
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easternversant
That is unbelievable moss growth! Well done.
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kitcolebay
cowboy232350 said:
Just wanted to add this for anyone who wonders how the moss does after it starts growing again.
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I reread through your thread. I saw that you used Doug's "shotgun method". I understand putting it in various parts due to variations in light and watering. Could either of you explain further exactly how you got that growth? Type of moss and how it was applied. I'd really love to get growth like that around my waterfall and some of my background. Thanks.
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Shinosuke
That looks like straight sphagnum moss to me, just gobs and gobs of it. I've had some growth from the dried sphagnum in my cork mosaic background, but nothing like that.
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Pumilo
kitcolebay said:
I reread through your thread. I saw that you used Doug's "shotgun method". I understand putting it in various parts due to variations in light and watering. Could either of you explain further exactly how you got that growth? Type of moss and how it was applied. I'd really love to get growth like that around my waterfall and some of my background. Thanks.
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That does look like mostly sphagnum moss generating new life. A high quality sphagnum will often generate new growth. I've actually had amazing results using a type I find at Lowe's. It is the "BETTER-GROW" brand. Do NOT try the "MOSSER LEE" brand. The "MOSSER LEE" is dirty, stinky, and half rotted.
Chris, I call it the "shotgun" approach because I don't know enough about the habbits of different mosses, to be able to "hit the target" and plant it in the best possible spot. Since I don't know that spot, I simple scatter it around in different spots all over the viv. The theory is, if you blast the shotgun a few times, eventually you're going to hit something! You may miss a few things too, but that's ok if a few find their targets.
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Pumilo said:
That does look like mostly sphagnum moss generating new life. A high quality sphagnum will often generate new growth. I've actually had amazing results using a type I find at Lowe's. It is the "BETTER-GROW" brand. Do NOT try the "MOSSER LEE" brand. The "MOSSER LEE" is dirty, stinky, and half rotted.
Chris, I call it the "shotgun" approach because I don't know enough about the habbits of different mosses, to be able to "hit the target" and plant it in the best possible spot. Since I don't know that spot, I simple scatter it around in different spots all over the viv. The theory is, if you blast the shotgun a few times, eventually you're going to hit something! You may miss a few things too, but that's ok if a few find their targets.
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Thanks Doug! I've bought sphagnum from Lowe's...Mosser Lee(cringe)...lol. I just used it for making my own ABG. I haven't attempted to grow moss yet. I may have to go back and try the other brand to put straight in to some of the nooks and crannies for potential growth. I would think it would get consistent moisture around the waterfall. Thanks again for your help!
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kitcolebay said:
I reread through your thread. I saw that you used Doug's "shotgun method". I understand putting it in various parts due to variations in light and watering. Could either of you explain further exactly how you got that growth? Type of moss and how it was applied. I'd really love to get growth like that around my waterfall and some of my background. Thanks.
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This is all sphagnum moss for the back ground. The shot gun effect I used for other parts of the tank.
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Shinosuke said:
Holy moss-growth, batman!

What kind of lights are you using?
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I have no idea haha. I have used 3 different lights and will be switching to LEDS when I can. But right now I believe it is T8's?
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cowboy232350
One of the plants is about to flower!

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