justin85
Member
Hi all,
I in the process of setting up a new tank. Journal here - Justin's ADA 60p
I am really interested in trying out a DSM for this tank, mainly to attach my moss to my root wood before I flood the tank. I have never do this start method before so want to get it right first time.
I have read through lots of posts on here also been following George's Journal which I have gathered lots of info about how I will go about attaching the moss (like using yogurt/blending moss mix)
Problem is, I have read loads of stories of when it goes bad! and really want to avoid this so here's a few questions I would really appreciate some help with but first my plant list: (so far)
mini fissiden
Riccadia chamedryfolia
Narrow Leaf Java Fern
Anubias Nana
Now the questions
1: Can I do a DSM in a temporary tank with just the root wood and rocks to attach the plants listed above (with out substrate)?
2: If yes to the above question, would I just follow the normal dry start method or would it require something different?
3: Does the DSM work for ferns and anubias type plants ?
4: I will need to pre soak the root wood, would it dry out and float when added to the show tank and flooded or would the moisture in the tank keep it soaked?
5: Should I use as much light as possible? What's an ideal photoperiod?
6: Do I need to spray water in to the tank occasionally?
7: Approximately how many days/weeks do you think it will need to run before the mosses fully attach?
Thanks in advance
Justin
I in the process of setting up a new tank. Journal here - Justin's ADA 60p
I am really interested in trying out a DSM for this tank, mainly to attach my moss to my root wood before I flood the tank. I have never do this start method before so want to get it right first time.
I have read through lots of posts on here also been following George's Journal which I have gathered lots of info about how I will go about attaching the moss (like using yogurt/blending moss mix)
Problem is, I have read loads of stories of when it goes bad! and really want to avoid this so here's a few questions I would really appreciate some help with but first my plant list: (so far)
mini fissiden
Riccadia chamedryfolia
Narrow Leaf Java Fern
Anubias Nana
Now the questions
1: Can I do a DSM in a temporary tank with just the root wood and rocks to attach the plants listed above (with out substrate)?
2: If yes to the above question, would I just follow the normal dry start method or would it require something different?
3: Does the DSM work for ferns and anubias type plants ?
4: I will need to pre soak the root wood, would it dry out and float when added to the show tank and flooded or would the moisture in the tank keep it soaked?
5: Should I use as much light as possible? What's an ideal photoperiod?
6: Do I need to spray water in to the tank occasionally?
7: Approximately how many days/weeks do you think it will need to run before the mosses fully attach?
Thanks in advance
Justin