Red moss (Caloglossa beccarii)

[naughtymoose]

Hi plant peeps.

I've got a small portion of red moss, and am wondering how best to use it? It seems to be rather filamentous and looks like it might be a pain to use.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

 

[EnderUK]

Caloglossa beccarii

 

[naughtymoose]

Thanks Ender. I shall photograph it tomorrow and compare with pictures in the linked thread.

I might use it to make a "bird's nest" effect on one of my trees.

 

[Mick.Dk]

I grow Caloglossa beccarii VERY successfull (read; it's a weed!!) in what must be called "low tech/energy" conditions.
In my tests, this algae did not really like being "pampered", with high light- adde CO2 - high ferts. It really did much better in quite low-ish light, no added CO2 and quite moderate ferts. In the specific tank, I actually run high aieration ( if that's the right word?) because it is my "Shrimp-bank", seriously overstocked most of the time. Haven't tested if this airation is actually essential, though.
- and don't be too disappointed, when this red algae turns out to be a duller brownish colour, than what you see on most photos. It can/will vary quite a lot in colour intensity, from quite brown to liquorice red-purple.
More interesting and rare, than actually usefull...........IMO. Your birds-nest idea, sounds fun, though!!