The gorgeous green of java moss is indispensable in the aquarium. That is why the Southeast Asian plant is also popular in this country. First of all, every new branch is welcome, nobody thinks about using scissors. Because java moss grows slowly and beautifully. But over time there can be reasons that speak for cutting.
Java moss does not need to be cut
natural growth
The java moss does not need any special living conditions in the aquarium because it is robust and adaptable and requires little care. Although its growth is slow, it is steady. No need to cut back for denser branching. If the java moss feels good, its fine shoots will be very dense anyway. The form also develops in such a way that corrections are not necessary.
shape shape
If you don't like the shape that the java moss has gotten in your aquarium over time, you can cut it back. Use the shape you want as a guide. Keep in mind that java moss is a slow grower. Strong cuts require correspondingly more time until the loss is recovered.
Thin out java moss
Java moss has many fine shoots that can become tangled with each other. A felt-like braid is quickly created. It may be that the moss still looks appealing. But in this tangle of branches, floating particles easily get caught. The java moss gets more and more dirty over time. Thinning with scissors is one way to remedy this.
- use sharp, clean scissors
- cut individual branches
- until there is enough free space in the green
tips
When cutting, handle the java moss gently. Individual parts can break off very easily and float in the water like thin threads.
Sucking instead of cutting
If you don't want to remove anything from the java moss, but still want to get rid of the dirt, you can also vacuum or wash the moss. Washing off the java moss, which is fixed in the aquarium in such a way that it is not easy to remove it, is difficult. Since only a Mulmsauger comes into consideration.
Even if the sludge sucker is often used in aquariums, the java moss must be sucked cautiously from a distance. If the suction cup gets too close to the tender moss, damage cannot be ruled out.