How to Prune Java Moss ????

**Strider199** · 08-29-2011, 10:59 PM

When I first tied my $10.00 worth of java moss to my driftwood awhile back I felt like I had to go out and buy me some more to fill the other spots I wanted the Java to grow on. Now I'm looking at a big nice looking bush which has taken over the driftwood. I bought some long handled scissors for pruning plants. I have just finished doing a search in the moss section but there does not seem to be alot of info on how to prune your java moss. I can already see it's going to mess up the 55 gallon tank.
My plan is to turn off both my filters and air stone. Using the scissors cut some two inches off the java moss and try and catch the off cuts in a medium sized fish net.
Any other hints before I start this little endeavour this coming weekend?

**Brhino** · 08-29-2011, 11:23 PM

try to grab the stuff you don't want anymore in one hand while you cut it with the other hand. That should keep most of it from floating every which way.

**Strider199** · 08-29-2011, 11:42 PM

Thanks Brhino, I'll try that to start. The one thing I see about doing it that way, it could take some time. But hey thats why I'm waiting till the Long-weekend.

**crazylax30** · 08-29-2011, 11:48 PM

putting your hands in the water wont do anything will it?

**Brhino** · 08-29-2011, 11:52 PM

Most of us spend a lot of time with our hands in our tanks. So long as your hands are clean, it's not a problem.

**crazylax30** · 08-29-2011, 11:56 PM

Thanks Brhino, i thought so but you can never be too sure

**boolz** · 09-14-2012, 11:35 PM

There is an easier way, watch this video at 3:10. This guy somehow vacuums any moss trimmings as he cuts them. I've been trying to identify this tool with no success. Anyone knows what it is??

**Goes to 11!** · 09-14-2012, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by boolz

There is an easier way, watch this video at 3:10. This guy somehow vacuums any moss trimmings as he cuts them. I've been trying to identify this tool with no success. Anyone knows what it is??

It's the end of his python.

**korith** · 09-15-2012, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by crazylax30

putting your hands in the water wont do anything will it?

Wash your hands before you put them into the tank, especially if you wear lotion or stuff like that. After you are done doing whatever you want in your aquarium, wash your hands again and with soap.

**homemadepopcorn** · 09-15-2012, 02:08 AM

I just tear most of mine off the driftwood (carefully) and let it grow back... Although its becoming a problem as I'm running out of room for the stuff.