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	Java Fern on Plastic
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	OK, I know the stuff can attach to just about anything but smooth glass, but how well would it attach to plastic decorations? For example, I have two rock "grottos" stacked in my cichlid tank, and thought Java Fern clinging to the crevaces would look very nice and not be destroyed by my hungry ones. Has onyone tried this before, or am I just a nut for considering it?:%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Stormy Big Fish Posts: 357 Kudos: 606 Votes: 81 Registered: 13-Mar-2004	I have never considered it, but then again I do not have any plastic decorations in my tank. I have a batch of java fern that pretty much swallowed a large rock whole and you can pick the heavy rock up just by holding the java fern alone now! I would think that with some gentle coaxing it would attach for you. You may have to get a little creative with getting it tied down at first though! LOL!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Actually, this is the only tank I have now with plastic decorations... but my cichlids seem to like my odd decorating style. The way I have the grottos stacked, I can probably wedge a couple clumps in between the two. I'm just not sure about the bubble-wall that gives a reverse waterfall effect around the top grotto, it may be a bit strong for unanchored Javas. I can always resort to more thread... unless the cichlids decide that it looks like food.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Stormy Big Fish Posts: 357 Kudos: 606 Votes: 81 Registered: 13-Mar-2004	LOL! That was why I said you may have to get a little creative with getting it tied down! Good luck with it! Java Moss might look pretty cool as well... just a thought.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	harleysiber Is the plastic smooth or does it have rough surfaces? I dont have any plastic in my tank. My Jave fern is tied to a rock. I would use nylon fishing line instead of cotton as it could take longer to grip on the plastic that is if it will grip. Jave Moss will grow on glass the tank I saw it in was well planted and it was using Co2 Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	The plastic is rough, cut out to look like a rock cave. Here's a picture of the smaller version to give you an idea... http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?familyid=5416&sku=3017205139&tab=3&dept_id=1047&c1=1038&c2=1047&c3=&ct1=D%E9cor&ct2=Ornaments+%2D+Plastic%2FPolyresin&ct3= Or you can see how I have them stacked in the bottom picutre here.... http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/harleysiber/index.htm I've never thought of doing this before, as my plated tanks all have driftwood for the Java to anchor to. I guess I'll just have to get some Java Fern clumps and test this out. Wish me luck!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	harleysiber It should work fixing it to the plastic but it could be difficult to do though. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	Hey, I can work with difficult. the most difficult part however, will be making sure my cihclids don't move them until anchored. Last edited by harleysiber at 20-Apr-2005 17:34
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	harleysiber Just use more fishing line you will be able to cut it away when it attaches its self but could take up to 12 months depending on their growth. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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