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I have been trying to get some moss growing in my tree frog tank and Ive decided to try a moss milkshake of sorts plus direct planting on some moss into the tank..I was hoping to use the milkshake to really get things started on the walls.
Previously I have tried a moss+yogurt mixture, with mixed results. It took a long time for any growth to start, and it wasn't too impressive.
This time, I tried a buttermilk+moss+sphagnum mixture, and spread it on. I promptly got some fuzzy mold. For anyone who has tried this type of buttermilk or beer mixture, did the mold go away or did you have to start over? Its been about a week of yucky mold. Most of the posts here don't really address the success, only ideas and recipes. Wondering if anyone put any of the ideas to the test.
The other idea i have looked into is moss+clay+ substrate (perhaps sphagnum to help adhere). I haven't come across any clay in my yard if i dig, so is there a type of clay I could buy somewhere that would work? I have read this post and it was helpful:
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/plants/45908-moss-milkshake.html
Previously I have tried a moss+yogurt mixture, with mixed results. It took a long time for any growth to start, and it wasn't too impressive.
This time, I tried a buttermilk+moss+sphagnum mixture, and spread it on. I promptly got some fuzzy mold. For anyone who has tried this type of buttermilk or beer mixture, did the mold go away or did you have to start over? Its been about a week of yucky mold. Most of the posts here don't really address the success, only ideas and recipes. Wondering if anyone put any of the ideas to the test.
The other idea i have looked into is moss+clay+ substrate (perhaps sphagnum to help adhere). I haven't come across any clay in my yard if i dig, so is there a type of clay I could buy somewhere that would work? I have read this post and it was helpful:
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/plants/45908-moss-milkshake.html