Can I "grow on" my moss this way? (Photo)

[~firefly~]

Been trimming the excess java moss out of my shrimp tank. I am loathed to throw it away so I want to grow it on to sell. In the absence of another tank set up, do you think this will work?



I do enjoy an experiment (my other half is sick of me using the kitchenware for my tanks!)

[jeffs99dime]

Cool! I will be watching/ wondering if that will work. Is that a standard incandecesent bulb?

[chocological]

High enough light and water, it should work.

[~firefly~]

Yeah it's just a 40W bedside lamp in the spare room. I thought I'd put it on each evening when I got home from work, see how well it grows. The water is unheated, but I think java moss shoudl be ok at UK room temperatures. I'll change the water a couple of times a week and see how it goes.

[jeffs99dime]

firefly, any updates on this?

[~firefly~]

It's still alive. Think it's an easy win. I might take a pic tomorrow to track any growth.

[jeffs99dime]

Very cool.

[dmagerl]

Try a moss jar. Just tap water, some moss, and sitting in a window that doesnt get direct sunlight. Or you can use tank water with some nutrients in it, but with low enough light, its not necessary.

I just set one up. The anacharis is growing like crazy. The moss, not so much.

[fishfreak123]

how do u grow moss