I am a moss murderer!

[Heatheranne]

So far the only luck I've had is with java moss from Black Jungle. The moss is actually growing in the large baggie I bought it in. I mist it every few days.

[fish4all]

Well I went outside, collected some moss and planted it in my tank. Maybe this will work when all else has failed. I don't really like the growth habits of the moss but if it grows it is better than dying and turning crispy brown. Anyone have suggestions on a true moss I might be able to grow that provides a low dense carpet? Or any other plant for that matter? Something that will be dense enough to keep crickets from burying into it and the frogs up off the medium?

[Bombina Bob]

Ive had luck with the wild moss. Just make sure to wash it out good before
placing in the terrarium so there arent any hitchhikers and provide low lighting for the moss
There is another alternative; java moss, its an aquatic plant and it can be grown within the
vivarium, it just needs to be constantly wet which may not be an option if you dont have a
false bottom

[fish4all]

Here is my local moss. Maybe it will grow better. Low light huh, this stuff grows in the shade but grows really well even in brighter spots. We will see how it does.

The moss came out of my yard in all separate strands so cleaning it was easy. If it doesn't work I am gonna try to find someone on here to buy some from. At least that way I know it is growing in a similar environment to mine.