I am thinking of using coco fibre matting, used for hanging baskets and such, as a background for my tank for mainly, probably, creeping fig to attach to in this tank, but definitely other plants in the next tanks. I purchased a flat circular piece but have since discovered it has latex thru it. [emoji53] (I would, as a side note, like to know if latex is bad in vivs?)

But I can buy it as what looks like a latex free roll, which is great! I just want to know if anyone has done this or whether there is any reason that I haven't found yet that it would be unsuitable to use in a viv?

I thought of reinforcing it with some twine, or what would be thinner and less noticeable is waxed cotton I have for leatherwork. Would this be suitable in a viv as well? It would just ensure it doesn't pull away or fall apart, as I guess its not designed for this purpose of vertical attachment and some weight bearing of climbing plants.
I would do a rough 1-2in stitch in rows to reinforce it lightly.

Any help is greatly appreciated! [emoji3]

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