Seeking MOSS!

[TeenyToad]

Hi all!

It's been sometime now that I've visited Frog Forum, but I am nearing the end in my vivarium setup. I've finally had some time off of work & school to finish up this project, and after MUCH trial & error, my viv has finally passed a few water tests! I can't express the relief & excitement I have after having to reconstruct several times--why is water so darn unpredictable?

Anyway, I am now ready to plant! I am seeking moss! Live tropical moss was recommended to me in the past by some helpful users, but at this time I am unable to find ANY! I've checked Black Forest, as well as amazon---no luck! I am hoping for, well, what everyone desires in moss, some lush, vivid greens that will thrive & even, possibly, spread up my back wall a bit & over the wood! Any recommendations are so very appreciated, & if anyone has any for sale or know of someone who has some for sale, I am ready to purchase now!

Thanks everyone!

[TeenyToad]

Anyone? [emoji16] Still looking!


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[deranged chipmunk]

If you can't find sheet moss, you can always use Java moss or one of it's aquatic counterparts. Try checking eBay, normally there are people selling moss left and right there.


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[TeenyToad]

Thanks Bill! I ended up buying the dried sheet moss from Josh's. I'm hoping it greens up real nice!


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[pooky125]

NEHerpetoculture sells both live moss, and a moss slurry, for future reference.

[TeenyToad]

Pooky, have you used the moss slurry? If so, what is your experience with it? Thanks for the tip!


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[Frogger27]

Check this out! http://www.neherpetoculture.com/geckoplants


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[DigitalPunk]

I have used their moss slurry and Like it, just takes time for it to grow in. I am testing out my own moss slurry right now, but I am not ready to sell any just yet.

[deranged chipmunk]

I have used ne herp's moss slurry. Let's just say that I was less than thrilled and went back to using my own.


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[TeenyToad]

Bill, good to know! Do you sell your slurry?


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[TeenyToad]

Paul, I'd love to hear how your slurry turns out! Maybe, eventually I'll experiment with my own [emoji6]




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[DiggenEm]

What I like to do is take several varieties Kyoto, aquatic, sheet etc, pop them in a blender with some distilled water and the spread the slurry all over. I usually get pretty good growth with this method.

[TeenyToad]

What I like to do is take several varieties Kyoto, aquatic, sheet etc, pop them in a blender with some distilled water and the spread the slurry all over. I usually get pretty good growth with this method.

What if I were to spread it on my back wall? It is foam, with a layer of silicone & a layer of coco fiber. The coco fiber layer is quite thin.


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[DigitalPunk]

As long as the area stays moist and gets light the moss will grow


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[deranged chipmunk]

What I like to do is take several varieties Kyoto, aquatic, sheet etc, pop them in a blender with some distilled water and the spread the slurry all over. I usually get pretty good growth with this method.

This is essentially what I do. I grow out different types of moss, trim them, blend then and paint it on.


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[DiggenEm]

I find that air flow helps too

[TeenyToad]

Thanks, guys! I ordered Josh's sheet moss, I'm wondering if it'll look nice to spray a slurry of that on my wall. I would think that a shorter moss would look better on a back wall. I can't remember what the color temp of my bulb is, I know, thanks to Bill, that that's a huge factor in the moss length & brightness!


***edit: My color temp is 6700, so I'm hoping I have some awesome moss growth! Can anyone clarify the watering needs?

[DiggenEm]

You want to keep it pretty moist until it grows. I have an automatic mister set to spray for 15 sec each day and I get good results

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