Balashark76

Ok i have never put a live plant in my tank and java fern and java moss seem like the easiest.
I was wondering do i just plant them into the gravel or do i need to anchor them..

And if so how??

Llama

I just planted my java fern into the gravel, no idea if that was the best idea but it seems to work

Balashark76

Alright ill try it to see how it works i should be going to my LFS today so ill be looking around.

So far im thinking either java fern, java moss, or anubias

Llama

I got a J.Fern and an Anubias

The Anubias is pretty nice, but you need to anchor it to something

Balashark76

How would i do that

Llama

There's a picture of my anubias in my profile if you want to see.

You basically just tie it to string to a decoration, making sure the rhizome ('root') is above gravel

Balashark76

OHH ok gotcha thanks alot Llama

Drew 43920

Anubis or Java Fern can be planted in gravel or tied down. I prefer to tie them to driftwood. It is a good combination for your tank (water quality wise). Java moss also works well tied to driftwood or other decorations. You can use heavy black cotton thread which will dissolve or fishing string which will not dissolve.

Balashark76

Wait but can i buy driftwood from my LFS or??

Right now i got 2 plastic plants and a a glass block thing that they can swim threw.

agabr123

you can get driftwood at your LFS

i have my java moss tied to driftwood, as well as my anubias so the rhizome isn't buried

Balashark76

How much is driftwood?

Llama

I'd think you'd better ask at your LFS...

pinkfloydpuffer

Java moss is a great plant... even I haven't managed to kill it yet! Even when I left it in the bleach dip for like an hour, lol.

haedra

Oh, it can be done. I killed mine.

pinkfloydpuffer

Llama

When the plants take over the world... there is no way to stop.

*drum beats*

The Java Moss....

Coming soon to a cinema near you!

Balashark76

Ha Llama..
i got a java fern and a anubias.
i couldn't find java moss well i did but it was like 30 bucks lol didnt want to pay that i wanted to see how plants do in my tank first ill be posting pics soon.

pinkfloydpuffer

Yeowch. $30? I paid $10 for a ton of that stuff...