Trimming Java Moss

[Gerrit]

Hi All,

I am new to keeping moss, i received some java moss a few weeks ago and would like to trim it but when do i know it needs trimming and can i use normal scissors to do the trimming also will the trimmings grow if i attach it to another peace of wood

Thanx :wondering:

[snyper564]

Hi All,

I am new to keeping moss, i received some java moss a few weeks ago and would like to trim it but when do i know it needs trimming and can i use normal scissors to do the trimming also will the trimmings grow if i attach it to another peace of wood

Thanx :wondering:

The trimmings will grow on another piece of wood. a normal pair of scissors will work but may damage the moss if not sharp the best to use are hair scissors or surgical tissue scissors

[Stormer]

I wonder if one can make glass scissors,that way they won't rust.

[Gerrit]

Thanx for the answer snyper564


I wonder if one can make glass scissors,that way they won't rust.

yea that would be great!!!!!:bigsmile:

[snyper564]

@gerrit no prob
@ stormer u get glass knives sharper than scalpels but stainless steal wont rust very easily either

[Lizid]

Guys This is why In love this forum I think about a question and chances are I will find the answer online some where..

[betta boy]

Is'nt java moss not allowed in the country any more?

[Lizid]

I hope not, there is so much of it in the country already how do they stop it... Here we go again

[TroyFish]

isnt java moss not allowed ain the country any more?

No, its not on the plant blacklist so obviously it is allowed

[betta boy]

chalk another one up to my LPS.

[Gerrit]

I don't know if it is black listed, all i know is it looks great in a tank!!!!

[Gert Combrink]

Java Moss - Vesicularia dubyana. - is NOT on the blacklist!
Gert