Hello, this is my first Vivarium, Please take a look and comment freely.

[Ribbet]

I understand now, thank you. I just bought a package of the Kyoto Moss. If the Buddha head is turned into a waterfall do you think the moss will still grow on it? I looked for java moss on eBay, we don't have it here in town, but it looks like most of them are selling Java Fern, which I already have for underneath the water. Are the two the same? I don't think they are, but maybe I'm wrong.

[Bearnandos]

Hi,
Java fern and Java moss are very different tho they are from the same family. If you wish to turn your budha head into a waterfall then you can use Java Moss as it can grow under water and above water as long as humity is very high. Java moss is a moss with long stems but can be pruned back to give a neater look.
Try to use RO or rainwater at the beginning as most moss will grow better - also this will stop any buildup on your tank glass and fogger. If you decided to use RO water - then before you place in your toads just add some rainwater.
Basically - most of the plants suitable for vivariums do not grow very well with tap water.

[Ribbet]

Sorry, but I have more questions. In the following statement you made, did you say this correctly? Was the word "fern" supposed to be replaced somewhere? Will the Kyoto work on the Buddha head?

[Bearnandos]

The Kyoto will not be able to withstand the constant waterflow if the whole budha head is used as a waterflow ..... but the Java moss will as the roots when anchored has a very tight hold.
You can use your Kyoto everywhere else in your tank - just remember to sprinkle a little substrate on the desired place first before to add the spores.
Can you to get hold of Java moss???

[Ribbet]

So, is this what I want?
1oz of Java Moss - eBay (item 260525678861 end time Dec-25-09 12:03:47 PST)

And what is this talk about "snails"? Do I want snails? And of course, thanks for your help.

[Bearnandos]

Yes!!! thats the moss
Personally I would remove any snails in my tank as snails can pass on disease but then again they can help keep your moss clean.....so personal preference.
Just use Fishing line, rubber bands, string or netting to hold the Java moss in place till the Java moss roots.

[Ribbet]

Why do I need something to hold it in place? I don't have frogs in there yet.