I appreciate your comments! Couple decades back I moved in NYC and have been impressed by city parks. It is just incredible how islands of Nature thrive despite all the concrete, glass, pollution (NYC has the fieltiest streets and subway among I've ever seen!) and human negligence. Nature is wonder! I have some more videos coming soon to show the power of Nature in this regards and what we can learn from it to use in our aquariums and ponds ;) All the best on your adventures!
I have had land moss in one of my tanks now for around 4 months. It looks great, and the white cloud minnows and neocaradina shrimp seem to love it. Still experimenting with other types of moss, they all seem to pearl up really well and I would agree that adding minnows or shrimp has a very beneficial effect.
adding fish to a planted tank is very benificial to both the fish and plant. the fishes get hiding places and can Munch a bit and their waste fertilizes the plant.
I did the same thing only I went to the forest close to my friends house. Caught some shrimps and collected java moss. I only recognize them as java moss because i purchased them before. But what you got there looks extremely beautiful.
Chitownst1 Gaming wish I could but caring for wild shrimp had proved to be quite the challenge, only very few manage to adapt to a totally different water chemistry. And I can't pretty much hold a camera in the "rainforest" not only that its actually a mountain with no specific walk way, I slip lots of times due to mud and its how steep it was. But it was rewarding to see a waterfall and at the top, was like a small little pond, full of shrimps! That's where I capture them. But when I put them in an aquarium, they won't eat anything you give them and depending on the moss for microbes as a source of food isn't enough. So I may need time to learn how care for them.
I have a 5 gallon aquarium with an African dwarf frog and. A female betta and I have moss growing in jt didnt think it was gonna live now its growing tall thanks for your help😛
My pleasure! Moss is there all year around. I checked on it through the winter - it is growing underwater the same way as the moss picked at warm season (I am going to show it in one of coming videos). Though, in May you will have better and more choices of prettier looking moss ;) All the best!
You're the best..lol... I literally just got back from Central Park and have found a Long strain moss..,just to get me started,..In May i'll go back like you said,Thanks again and i'll keep you updated on my progress!
I have only one aquarium with algae scrubber HOG.5 that I consider to be the best filter :).Different types of moss grow in this aquarium for about 2 months as of now. You can see this aquarium on a front and as a background of my resent videos.
Thank you very much! For starting point you can check videos on this playlist to see what plants I tried and how it goes: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html Best regards!
Thank you for the question!! Not all mosses grow underwater in my settings - you may get different results. Some grow fast, some grow slow, and some did not show signs of growing at all but stays alive. I am working on a couple videos about previously mentioned and new mosses as well. I am having hard time identifying them - may publish videos without names.Well, will see how it goes...I try to get close up view on them with names or without them. So you would be able to identify them visually when you see them ;)
Thank you! I am crossing my fingers hopping this particular moss gets green through winter. It grows slower (and I like it even better for it takes less maintenance ;) than the first type of moss that I checked. And its bushy crowns make it look like a tree - could make any aquarium (specially my small size) look better.
Thank you for the question! I don't change water in any of my aquariums since the end of 2016. Check videos on this playlist for details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/Gbdmf66XUSQ/w-d-xo.html All the best!
Thank you for the question! I used to change water once a week, then less frequently. I stopped changing water in all my aquariums since end of 2016. Either way it works well ;) You may check videos on this playlist for details on all my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html All the best!
thanks for yr video. i found moss in my terrace growing in floor & bricks. i collect it in small pieces n put in a plastic bottle water. hope it will grow. it need sunlight to grow up or not? In my terrace i have many plants but dont know it is useful for Aquarium or not. if i can use other plant for aquarium suggest me.
Thank you for your question! Look through videos on this playlist to see the land plants I grow underwater: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html And there are many more plants that can grow on top of your aquarium with roots in water. Here is playlist of all plants that I tried: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html Best regards!
amazing video again! great work ! can i ask you how many liters is this jar and if the fishes are ok in this size?! also do you feed the fishes there?! also if you had shrimps instead of fishes there wouldn't it be better ? Thanks in advance! :)
This vase holds about 1 liter water. Here is a video about this setup: th-cam.com/video/Orv2Eb8laqU/w-d-xo.html Originally, it was for guppy fry and it could hold a couple of my adult dwarf guppies. Generally, the narrowest side of an aquarium should be 3 or times the length of the fish. Here is a video about the minimum aquarium size for fish: th-cam.com/video/ofPxX3qz1OI/w-d-xo.html You can put snails (ramshorn or bladder snails would do fine), scuds or any other critters - I have many similar size sustainable aquarium gardens with snails and such for years. All the best on your adventure!
I found some nice Hynum Moss attached to pieces of bark on a fallen tree. I plan to create a water feature in an aquarium, but will not put any lifeforms in it. Do you think it can survive on the bark? I like the look, and it seemed to be doing well in the woods. I'll be making sure the water flows to the moss, but am concerned about the lifecycle of moss on bark.
Moss should be fine. Give it time and the bark will release tannin causing brownish discoloration of the water. Tannin is harmless for sure. Though, not everyone likes brownish water - consider that. Bark usually is soft to use for driftwood...but one never knows for sure until tries it. Also, many critters hide in the bark - that is something you have no control over, but should be aware of. There is a way to cure the bark and prepare the moss by submerging it underwater for number of months. You will have to change the water. In the process, all the terrestrial critters would be drown. Only their eggs may survive in this way. Well, that is the way I would attempt. Here is a playlist of my videos about driftwood: th-cam.com/video/lo3uVXTVzFI/w-d-xo.html All the best on your adventure!
Thank you very much. I don't change water since end of 2016, but I did change water before. It works either way. Check videos on this playlist for more details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html All the best!
Thank you for the question! Fish is optional for this experiment - plants can grow without fish. Instead of fish you can use smaller aquatic critters such as shrimps and snails and etc. I calculate size of my aquariums based on the size of fish using this equation: th-cam.com/video/Ea5J9-n91v4/w-d-xo.html It seems to work well.The size of fish shown in my videos is less than 3 cm. I am trying to breed strain of guppy with size under 2 cm. You can check this
Thanks for yr video again i want to ask last question before i am trying to grow moss. is there bacteric in moss? do u mixed any chemical in water when u grow moss or u just use plain water? when i grow moss i have to add snails, seed shrimps etc or i can grow only moss?
Thank you for your questions! You can grow only moss without snails, seed shrimps or any other critters. I don't mixed any chemical in water. I use dechlorinated New York city tap water. Yes, there are bacteria in moss, water and...everywhere. The real question would be if there are dangerous or harmful bacteria ;) Living in a city I have more concerns of getting moss with pesticides than finding dangerous bacteria. Though, New York local regulations require landlords to post warning signs about poison. And pesticides are used only during certain season. Pick up moss a day after rain and wash it. Set it up in a separate nursery to check before trying it in your main aquarium - it is a good rule to follow with any and every new thing you bring from pet store or from wild. Best regards!
thanks for yr advice. i will grow n use first in seperate bottle. can i use the water safe medicine which we put to make water safe before we put fish in aquarium or aquarium salt water to grow moss n kill bacteria? thank also i use small two piece driftwood 3 days ago in my small aquarium i found water clear n fish no problem till now. two more driftwood is under water for use in aquarium. also waiting for yr some useful videos.
I cannot tell you about medicine or salt for aquariums - I've never tried any of those. If you used it with good results before than sure! You know more about your aquariums, and what is good for them, and how go about things in your aquariums, more than any one else does. Trust in your experience! All the best on your adventure!!
I love these videos so much experimentation and creativity but when i tried this my moss had some sort of white mold looking thing on it any ideas why?
Thank you for the question!! I've never got white mold on my moss...though, my moss develops very long hair thin rhizoids (root like for attachment and water absorption). Those rhizoids stretch in all directions making fine mesh. I may show it in one of my future videos - it looks nice, but it also may serve as a base for accumulating and growing other things. The white mold looking thing could be remains of fish food fallen from top or if you steer water in aquarium than it could be any thing from the bottom. I would let this moss stay to see what happen next. Mean time set up a new nursery for different sample of the same type of moss taken from different location - it could be that something was on the moss before you collect it.
Ileana Adalin i readed somewere that it had something to do with chloride, shrimps and fishes would die of the chloride in tap water if i am right. I watched some videos of an ecosphere with fairy shrimps and they mentioned something like this
Thank you for the question!! Chlorine added in water for purpose of killing most bacteria and whatever else could be there alive. So, using chlorinated water may hurt and possibly kill moss, plants, bacteria, critters, fish and etc. Good news is that it takes about 24 hours for chlorine to evaporate from water - and then it's save dechlorinated water ;) Therefore, you may put fresh sample of land moss initially in chlorinated tap water (I use NYC tap water) to get rid of any harmful bacteria. However, it would be better to add dechlorinated water later to refill the tank as water evaporates. The bad news is that some cities use chloramine instead of chlorine. Chloramine does not evaporate!! Be mindful about using this type of water!! All the best!
Thank you for the question! I don't change (drain) water in my aquariums starting from beginning of 2017. I did before on weekly and monthly basis draining up to 20% at a time. You may want to check videos on this playlist for more details on my present and past aquarium fish care: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html
I have mosses in different settings - some gets brownish, some gets dark green, and some light green. It has to do with amount of sunlight and water chemistry. Moss kept on windowsill is light green. With less sunlight to it gets dark green. I think most plants have similar tendency.
thank man! you're the best. it's quite cloudy in my town these days, so the moss may not get enough sunlight. but as long as it lives in water and grow, any color is good. Hope it'll be fine. and pls make more video, your content is great.
Thank you for the question! I have samples of that land moss growing underwater since the Summer 2017. I trim it many times. It continue to grow. The cuttings continue to grow too.
Michael Langerman Well thank you for the quick reply.👍 what about liverwort will it grow underwater? Coz i live in India and it is easily found near river side.
Michael Langerman Thank you i will surely keep it in mind what you said.. and i watch all your videos. Keep posting your amazing ideas & valuable info. Good Luck!
Thank you for the question! I leave it for seed shrimps and snails to take care of ;) Seed shrimps do wonderful work consuming algae and remains of organic. Check out videos on this playlist for see them in details: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the question! Guppy adult and fry eat algae among other things. As for pants - guppy will try to eat everything that fit in they mouth. Adult guppy bite soft leaves and soft secondary roots of every plant growing in my aquariums.
Thank you for the question! Guppy adult and fry eat algae among other things. As for pants - guppy will try to eat everything that fit in they mouth. Adult guppy bite soft leaves and soft secondary roots of every plant growing in my aquariums.
Adult guppy nibble on land moss growing underwater. Also, some of my TH-cam friends mentioned that other types of larger fish (golden and etc) love land moss.
Thank you for the question! Yes. I have land moss growing underwater in an aquarium located in the darkest corner of my room even without fish tank light. Though, it grows much slower ;)
Thank you for the question! I provide as much indirect sunlight as I can to aquariums with fish. Aquariums without fish get all direct sunlight on windowsill (plants and algae like light and seed shrimps like warm water too ;)
Michael Langerman I kept it in a plastic cup and in direct sunlight soon it was covered fully by algae, so I kept a snail in it now it's covered with snail poop. The Moss is still green but haven't seen any growth. Any suggestions ?
I suppose you don't have seed shrimps to tackle the algae... Interesting, that I have dozen cups with different types of land moss growing underwater. All of them standing on windowsill. Some gets spoiled, some gets algae growing in, but some stays clear of algae for months without snails or seed shrimps ;) So, I would try to add more moss in the same cup. More moss would leave less nutrition for algae to grow. All the best!
Thank you for the question! I feed my guppies in usual manner with fish food flakes, home made fish food flakes, little aquatic critters and they eat whatever plants grow in my aquariums - drop enough food for fish to eat in about 2 minutes (1-2 times a day).
Thank you for the question! I trim moss and other plants using scissors. I rarely clean my nurseries letting the tiny water critters do it (seed shrimps eat most of it). Occasionally I remove algae build up on walls using toothbrush (algae stays in water for fish and critters to eat) or sponge (to remove algae from water). I have some videos explaining much more in details my old and present aquarium fish care in this playlist: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html PS: I don't change water in my aquariums starting from beginning of 2017 ;)
It spreads on the ground when it growth on land. This type of land moss growing underwater seems to grow toward surface. There are some other types of land mosses that grow underwater in different pattern - they branching.
I don't think so. You certainly can try ;) Here is a list of mosses that I've been growing: th-cam.com/video/k8ckHeVivqA/w-d-xo.html All the best on your adventure!
I've been keeping only guppies...would not lie - I don't know. The dimension of my aquariums are suitable for at least as a temporary house to any fish under 3 cm. Though, keeping and breeding are different things. The best way to find out the answer is to try ;) All the best!
I don't use ferts. Fish waste should be sufficient ;) Check videos on this playlist for details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html
This video may be helpful: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html There are different ways to prepare land moss for growing underwater. Look through videos on this playlist: th-cam.com/video/LRCmEXrh58s/w-d-xo.html
It could happen...Check this video for details on how I prepare land moss for growing in aquariums: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html All the best!
The gravity effect is different in the water...even those that spread, they tend to spread above ground level. That is why you may want to look for those mosses that branch ;)
@@jordanponton255 this moss tends to grow in long strings. The other types of moss grow branches from the strings - similar to tree branches. That is what I refer as to branching. The branching mosses seems to grow slower and yet produce very interesting looking results ;)
CHeck this video explanation about rotten moss: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html And this video shows two ways of preparing land moss: th-cam.com/video/bK_gJD6lPIg/w-d-xo.html All the best!
Thank you for the question! I keep guppy. That is only fish you can see in all my aquariums. Also, you may want to know that I am trying to breed a strain of small size (under 2 cm) guppies that would be more suitable for small size aquariums. Here is playlist of my videos related to this matter: th-cam.com/video/jm2D4-dnKqg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the question! I've been doing instructional videos with voice over - you can watch them and hear my on my other channels. My strong accent makes it rather hard to understand and annoying to listen (to the point that my kids asked me not to sing ever :)). Text instead of voice seems to work better for my viewers in general (there is always exceptions ;)
Bad odor is a first sign of problem - I would reset this nursery and preferably with a new sample of moss. Though, it is possible to use the old one. Check this video for details: th-cam.com/video/rmYeYlQIS1Q/w-d-xo.html
You're doing a nice work by replying for every comments. Not many people do that👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I appreciate you very much!
I love experimenting with outdoor moss! Best of all, nature is free!
To me it's the factor of unknown that is the most attractive in the Nature.
Michael Langerman love it!
like your soundtrack on this one also really enjoy your videos where you go out into nature as well and then show what you do with the specimens
I appreciate your comments!
Couple decades back I moved in NYC and have been impressed by city parks. It is just incredible how islands of Nature thrive despite all the concrete, glass, pollution (NYC has the fieltiest streets and subway among I've ever seen!) and human negligence. Nature is wonder! I have some more videos coming soon to show the power of Nature in this regards and what we can learn from it to use in our aquariums and ponds ;)
All the best on your adventures!
I have had land moss in one of my tanks now for around 4 months. It looks great, and the white cloud minnows and neocaradina shrimp seem to love it. Still experimenting with other types of moss, they all seem to pearl up really well and I would agree that adding minnows or shrimp has a very beneficial effect.
I am glad for you!
adding fish to a planted tank is very benificial to both the fish and plant. the fishes get hiding places and can Munch a bit and their waste fertilizes the plant.
All your videos are great, but I like the newer ones with your voice commentary better. :) GREAT JOB!
Thank you very much!
It takes time to put voice over, but it worth of it after all ;)
I did the same thing only I went to the forest close to my friends house. Caught some shrimps and collected java moss. I only recognize them as java moss because i purchased them before. But what you got there looks extremely beautiful.
Thank you!
DanishnSonic you found shrimp in a forest could you make a video?
Chitownst1 Gaming wish I could but caring for wild shrimp had proved to be quite the challenge, only very few manage to adapt to a totally different water chemistry. And I can't pretty much hold a camera in the "rainforest" not only that its actually a mountain with no specific walk way, I slip lots of times due to mud and its how steep it was.
But it was rewarding to see a waterfall and at the top, was like a small little pond, full of shrimps! That's where I capture them. But when I put them in an aquarium, they won't eat anything you give them and depending on the moss for microbes as a source of food isn't enough. So I may need time to learn how care for them.
No luck to me so far, but still experimenting, you are sir my inspiration. I live in Bangladesh.
Thank you!
I wish you all the best!
Haha I am your neighbor
I like how it mutates from air to emersed .
It also grow the other way - from fully submerged to air making it even more amazing!
I have a 5 gallon aquarium with an African dwarf frog and. A female betta and I have moss growing in jt didnt think it was gonna live now its growing tall thanks for your help😛
My pleasure!
Dude! Thank you soooo much,come May I'm getting a small piece of Moss from Central Park
My pleasure!
Moss is there all year around. I checked on it through the winter - it is growing underwater the same way as the moss picked at warm season (I am going to show it in one of coming videos). Though, in May you will have better and more choices of prettier looking moss ;)
All the best!
You're the best..lol... I literally just got back from Central Park and have found a Long strain moss..,just to get me started,..In May i'll go back like you said,Thanks again and i'll keep you updated on my progress!
Way to go!!
I am more curious how it would do in a aquascape with a filter, though that looks very cool
I have only one aquarium with algae scrubber HOG.5 that I consider to be the best filter :).Different types of moss grow in this aquarium for about 2 months as of now. You can see this aquarium on a front and as a background of my resent videos.
I love the videos you make
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Thank you very much!
Greetings from New York!
Hello!! I tried it too and it worked!! Thankyou so much for this video!!
My pleasure!
i like what u did. i also want to use plant in my aquarium but dont know what type of plant is gud what type of plant is harmful for fish.
Thank you very much!
For starting point you can check videos on this playlist to see what plants I tried and how it goes: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
Best regards!
Very cool idea! I have some questions: how did the other mosses? Do they still grow? This is quite exciting...
Thank you for the question!!
Not all mosses grow underwater in my settings - you may get different results. Some grow fast, some grow slow, and some did not show signs of growing at all but stays alive. I am working on a couple videos about previously mentioned and new mosses as well. I am having hard time identifying them - may publish videos without names.Well, will see how it goes...I try to get close up view on them with names or without them. So you would be able to identify them visually when you see them ;)
Great video.
Thank you!
I am crossing my fingers hopping this particular moss gets green through winter. It grows slower (and I like it even better for it takes less maintenance ;) than the first type of moss that I checked. And its bushy crowns make it look like a tree - could make any aquarium (specially my small size) look better.
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Cada cuánto cambias el agua??
Thank you for the question!
I don't change water in any of my aquariums since the end of 2016.
Check videos on this playlist for details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/Gbdmf66XUSQ/w-d-xo.html
All the best!
This is great 😀👍🏼
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How often do you change water in your nursaries? Once or twice a month?
Thank you for the question!
I used to change water once a week, then less frequently. I stopped changing water in all my aquariums since end of 2016. Either way it works well ;) You may check videos on this playlist for details on all my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html
All the best!
thanks for yr video. i found moss in my terrace growing in floor & bricks. i collect it in small pieces n put in a plastic bottle water. hope it will grow. it need sunlight to grow up or not? In my terrace i have many plants but dont know it is useful for Aquarium or not. if i can use other plant for aquarium suggest me.
Thank you for your question!
Look through videos on this playlist to see the land plants I grow underwater: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
And there are many more plants that can grow on top of your aquarium with roots in water.
Here is playlist of all plants that I tried: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
Best regards!
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Thank you!
amazing video again! great work ! can i ask you how many liters is this jar and if the fishes are ok in this size?! also do you feed the fishes there?! also if you had shrimps instead of fishes there wouldn't it be better ? Thanks in advance! :)
This vase holds about 1 liter water. Here is a video about this setup: th-cam.com/video/Orv2Eb8laqU/w-d-xo.html Originally, it was for guppy fry and it could hold a couple of my adult dwarf guppies. Generally, the narrowest side of an aquarium should be 3 or times the length of the fish. Here is a video about the minimum aquarium size for fish: th-cam.com/video/ofPxX3qz1OI/w-d-xo.html
You can put snails (ramshorn or bladder snails would do fine), scuds or any other critters - I have many similar size sustainable aquarium gardens with snails and such for years.
All the best on your adventure!
I found some nice Hynum Moss attached to pieces of bark on a fallen tree. I plan to create a water feature in an aquarium, but will not put any lifeforms in it. Do you think it can survive on the bark? I like the look, and it seemed to be doing well in the woods. I'll be making sure the water flows to the moss, but am concerned about the lifecycle of moss on bark.
Moss should be fine. Give it time and the bark will release tannin causing brownish discoloration of the water. Tannin is harmless for sure. Though, not everyone likes brownish water - consider that. Bark usually is soft to use for driftwood...but one never knows for sure until tries it.
Also, many critters hide in the bark - that is something you have no control over, but should be aware of.
There is a way to cure the bark and prepare the moss by submerging it underwater for number of months. You will have to change the water. In the process, all the terrestrial critters would be drown. Only their eggs may survive in this way. Well, that is the way I would attempt. Here is a playlist of my videos about driftwood: th-cam.com/video/lo3uVXTVzFI/w-d-xo.html
All the best on your adventure!
Bro......awesome video....do you change water frequently if yes, how will you proceed please explain...
Thank you very much.
I don't change water since end of 2016, but I did change water before. It works either way.
Check videos on this playlist for more details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html
All the best!
Schön gemacht,aber sind die Behälter nicht etwas zu klein für Fische ?
Thank you for the question!
Fish is optional for this experiment - plants can grow without fish. Instead of fish you can use smaller aquatic critters such as shrimps and snails and etc.
I calculate size of my aquariums based on the size of fish using this equation: th-cam.com/video/Ea5J9-n91v4/w-d-xo.html It seems to work well.The size of fish shown in my videos is less than 3 cm. I am trying to breed strain of guppy with size under 2 cm. You can check this
Thanks for yr video again i want to ask last question before i am trying to grow moss. is there bacteric in moss? do u mixed any chemical in water when u grow moss or u just use plain water? when i grow moss i have to add snails, seed shrimps etc or i can grow only moss?
Thank you for your questions!
You can grow only moss without snails, seed shrimps or any other critters. I don't mixed any chemical in water. I use dechlorinated New York city tap water. Yes, there are bacteria in moss, water and...everywhere. The real question would be if there are dangerous or harmful bacteria ;) Living in a city I have more concerns of getting moss with pesticides than finding dangerous bacteria. Though, New York local regulations require landlords to post warning signs about poison. And pesticides are used only during certain season. Pick up moss a day after rain and wash it. Set it up in a separate nursery to check before trying it in your main aquarium - it is a good rule to follow with any and every new thing you bring from pet store or from wild.
Best regards!
thanks for yr advice. i will grow n use first in seperate bottle. can i use the water safe medicine which we put to make water safe before we put fish in aquarium or aquarium salt water to grow moss n kill bacteria?
thank also i use small two piece driftwood 3 days ago in my small aquarium i found water clear n fish no problem till now. two more driftwood is under water for use in aquarium. also waiting for yr some useful videos.
I cannot tell you about medicine or salt for aquariums - I've never tried any of those. If you used it with good results before than sure! You know more about your aquariums, and what is good for them, and how go about things in your aquariums, more than any one else does. Trust in your experience!
All the best on your adventure!!
I love these videos so much experimentation and creativity but when i tried this my moss had some sort of white mold looking thing on it any ideas why?
Thank you for the question!!
I've never got white mold on my moss...though, my moss develops very long hair thin rhizoids (root like for attachment and water absorption). Those rhizoids stretch in all directions making fine mesh. I may show it in one of my future videos - it looks nice, but it also may serve as a base for accumulating and growing other things. The white mold looking thing could be remains of fish food fallen from top or if you steer water in aquarium than it could be any thing from the bottom. I would let this moss stay to see what happen next. Mean time set up a new nursery for different sample of the same type of moss taken from different location - it could be that something was on the moss before you collect it.
Michael Langerman thanks man i will keep it but ill keep fish out of it for now and try to make another one
That is smart. I would still keep some snails or seed shrimps with that moss. If they get sick and die then you know it is poison.
You said place moss in dechloronated water, why? Can i use regular tap water instead?
Ileana Adalin i readed somewere that it had something to do with chloride, shrimps and fishes would die of the chloride in tap water if i am right. I watched some videos of an ecosphere with fairy shrimps and they mentioned something like this
Thank you for the question!!
Chlorine added in water for purpose of killing most bacteria and whatever else could be there alive. So, using chlorinated water may hurt and possibly kill moss, plants, bacteria, critters, fish and etc. Good news is that it takes about 24 hours for chlorine to evaporate from water - and then it's save dechlorinated water ;) Therefore, you may put fresh sample of land moss initially in chlorinated tap water (I use NYC tap water) to get rid of any harmful bacteria. However, it would be better to add dechlorinated water later to refill the tank as water evaporates.
The bad news is that some cities use chloramine instead of chlorine. Chloramine does not evaporate!! Be mindful about using this type of water!!
All the best!
Water changes week or month
Thank you for the question!
I don't change (drain) water in my aquariums starting from beginning of 2017. I did before on weekly and monthly basis draining up to 20% at a time. You may want to check videos on this playlist for more details on my present and past aquarium fish care: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html
No need to water change, because of natural filtration. Although some animals might need hardness maintained.
Does the moss expand under the water or does It just grow upwards?
It grow upwards in my settings.
@@4me ok, good to know. I could just half them I two to make more. Or is it only the top part that would survive?
@@Microbex The top part is the the one that growth. The old bottom part would still leave and may produce new sprouts (branches) as well.
i try the bryum moss and it's fine until now. But the light green moss became darker green after 1 week in water.
is that normal?
I have mosses in different settings - some gets brownish, some gets dark green, and some light green. It has to do with amount of sunlight and water chemistry. Moss kept on windowsill is light green. With less sunlight to it gets dark green. I think most plants have similar tendency.
thank man! you're the best. it's quite cloudy in my town these days, so the moss may not get enough sunlight.
but as long as it lives in water and grow, any color is good. Hope it'll be fine.
and pls make more video, your content is great.
Thank you! You will see some more of my videos for sure ;)
Does it really grow under water? Coz I've read that it is semi-aquatic it needs to be above water to complete its life cycle.
Thank you for the question!
I have samples of that land moss growing underwater since the Summer 2017. I trim it many times. It continue to grow. The cuttings continue to grow too.
Michael Langerman Well thank you for the quick reply.👍 what about liverwort will it grow underwater? Coz i live in India and it is easily found near river side.
My pleasure!
Just remember first to test any land moss or plants in a nursery without fish for couple weeks or so.
All the best!
Michael Langerman Thank you i will surely keep it in mind what you said.. and i watch all your videos. Keep posting your amazing ideas & valuable info. Good Luck!
Thank you!!
u should try land ferns as well
Sure I will as soon as I get a spare aquarium for it ;)
Michael Langerman oh cool, thanks! cant wait to watch it
I tried the same way but with star moss and its growing very slowly but worth it!
Do you know if star moss and haircap moss are the same? I have what I think is haircap moss in my aquariums (video is coming soon).
Michael Langerman great!!!!!
My haircap did not grow at all for long! - it means no trimming!! - perfect for couple aquarium landscape setups I have on mind to make ;)
Michael Langerman im from serbia and there are not that much species if moss but i use what i got
That's a way to go!
nice
Thank you!
Hehe...awesome!
Thank you!
How to clean wastage food from Moss in aquarium
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I leave it for seed shrimps and snails to take care of ;)
Seed shrimps do wonderful work consuming algae and remains of organic.
Check out videos on this playlist for see them in details: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html
Do guppy fry eat algae? What plants do they eat
Thank you for the question!
Guppy adult and fry eat algae among other things. As for pants - guppy will try to eat everything that fit in they mouth. Adult guppy bite soft leaves and soft secondary roots of every plant growing in my aquariums.
Thank you for the question!
Guppy adult and fry eat algae among other things. As for pants - guppy will try to eat everything that fit in they mouth. Adult guppy bite soft leaves and soft secondary roots of every plant growing in my aquariums.
Michael Langerman do you think they would eat moss?🤔 and thanks for answering my question!
Adult guppy nibble on land moss growing underwater. Also, some of my TH-cam friends mentioned that other types of larger fish (golden and etc) love land moss.
What type of fish are those
Can I put fish water conditioner to kill the clorine in the water then put the moss in
Yes! You can use water conditioner to dechlorinate water.
Can i let the moss stay under fish tank light in stead of sunlight?
Thank you for the question!
Yes. I have land moss growing underwater in an aquarium located in the darkest corner of my room even without fish tank light. Though, it grows much slower ;)
How much light do you provide it ?
Thank you for the question!
I provide as much indirect sunlight as I can to aquariums with fish. Aquariums without fish get all direct sunlight on windowsill (plants and algae like light and seed shrimps like warm water too ;)
Michael Langerman I kept it in a plastic cup and in direct sunlight soon it was covered fully by algae, so I kept a snail in it now it's covered with snail poop.
The Moss is still green but haven't seen any growth.
Any suggestions ?
I suppose you don't have seed shrimps to tackle the algae...
Interesting, that I have dozen cups with different types of land moss growing underwater. All of them standing on windowsill. Some gets spoiled, some gets algae growing in, but some stays clear of algae for months without snails or seed shrimps ;) So, I would try to add more moss in the same cup. More moss would leave less nutrition for algae to grow.
All the best!
Great video but is too much faster! Slowly please
Thank you! I will keep it in mind while working on new videos ;)
When i do that how can i feed my fish
Thank you for the question!
I feed my guppies in usual manner with fish food flakes, home made fish food flakes, little aquatic critters and they eat whatever plants grow in my aquariums - drop enough food for fish to eat in about 2 minutes (1-2 times a day).
Michael Langerman hi, thank for all your great video ! Another question: how do you clean this ?
Thank you for the question!
I trim moss and other plants using scissors. I rarely clean my nurseries letting the tiny water critters do it (seed shrimps eat most of it). Occasionally I remove algae build up on walls using toothbrush (algae stays in water for fish and critters to eat) or sponge (to remove algae from water). I have some videos explaining much more in details my old and present aquarium fish care in this playlist: th-cam.com/video/5v6OelF1oeU/w-d-xo.html
PS: I don't change water in my aquariums starting from beginning of 2017 ;)
Michael Langerman thank you for your answee, I'll look at your playlist 👍
how long it will stay live in aquarium?
It stays alive and grows in my aquariums since May 2017. I trim it... and it continuously regrow :)
PS: adult guppies eat it ;)
wil it spred on the ground
It spreads on the ground when it growth on land. This type of land moss growing underwater seems to grow toward surface. There are some other types of land mosses that grow underwater in different pattern - they branching.
Can I grow any land moss in aquarium
I don't think so. You certainly can try ;) Here is a list of mosses that I've been growing: th-cam.com/video/k8ckHeVivqA/w-d-xo.html
All the best on your adventure!
Simple
Indeed it is simple!
can i use Neon tetra in your aquarium
I've been keeping only guppies...would not lie - I don't know.
The dimension of my aquariums are suitable for at least as a temporary house to any fish under 3 cm. Though, keeping and breeding are different things.
The best way to find out the answer is to try ;)
All the best!
Do you use ferts??
I don't use ferts.
Fish waste should be sufficient ;)
Check videos on this playlist for details on my aquarium fish care routines: th-cam.com/video/eKDWgUO4VsM/w-d-xo.html
Are I use any land moss
I use land moss in all my aquariums and to make fish food flakes.
Let me know if that is what you want to know ;)
My moss turned brown
What to do now 😭😭😭
This video may be helpful: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
There are different ways to prepare land moss for growing underwater. Look through videos on this playlist: th-cam.com/video/LRCmEXrh58s/w-d-xo.html
@@4me it helped ! Thanksss
This grow in Equarium up to 10 Days but after 10 Days this is going black and die
It could happen...Check this video for details on how I prepare land moss for growing in aquariums: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
All the best!
do you know any types that will spread
No
The gravity effect is different in the water...even those that spread, they tend to spread above ground level.
That is why you may want to look for those mosses that branch ;)
what do u mean by branch
@@jordanponton255 this moss tends to grow in long strings. The other types of moss grow branches from the strings - similar to tree branches. That is what I refer as to branching. The branching mosses seems to grow slower and yet produce very interesting looking results ;)
thank u i really doing this ill show u my results check my channel in about 4 weeks
I done this but it became rotten
CHeck this video explanation about rotten moss: th-cam.com/video/DWWGfuozMUk/w-d-xo.html
And this video shows two ways of preparing land moss: th-cam.com/video/bK_gJD6lPIg/w-d-xo.html
All the best!
Not need co2
There is enough CO2 dissolved in water.
What is that fish in the last jar?
Guppy! You must be new to the hobby....Amirite?
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koi fish
Thank you for the question!
I keep guppy. That is only fish you can see in all my aquariums. Also, you may want to know that I am trying to breed a strain of small size (under 2 cm) guppies that would be more suitable for small size aquariums. Here is playlist of my videos related to this matter: th-cam.com/video/jm2D4-dnKqg/w-d-xo.html
How long have you been working on your own guppy strain?
great ideas! but i have to ask; Why not make a video and talk to /instruct the viewer instead of them coming to youtube to read your video.
Thank you for the question!
I've been doing instructional videos with voice over - you can watch them and hear my on my other channels. My strong accent makes it rather hard to understand and annoying to listen (to the point that my kids asked me not to sing ever :)). Text instead of voice seems to work better for my viewers in general (there is always exceptions ;)
Michael Langerman well then please accept my apologies for not understanding your why you chose to use text on the screen.
You asked good question! There is no need for apology. We are good.
Bro is smells bad waht should i do
Bad odor is a first sign of problem - I would reset this nursery and preferably with a new sample of moss. Though, it is possible to use the old one. Check this video for details: th-cam.com/video/rmYeYlQIS1Q/w-d-xo.html
All my moss died because I left it with dirt 😭😂
It's never late to start with a new sample ;)