Manzanita wood is ideal for a moss tree the way they branch out and their twists and turns can serve as roots of a tree in any aquascape.
Moss can be glued onto any surface but for this application, I prefer to wrap moss onto the wood with thread. It’s definitely more work but worth the effort.
My all time favorite moss…the Fissidens Fontanus. Feather-like…very delicate and slow growing.
The following shows 4 months of growth under high light with co2 injection:
Another Fissidens Fontanus moss tree:
Java moss trees from awhile back:
Problems to deal with: Black Beard Algae and trimming. Unsightly and can get out of hand if not dealt with. I treat the problem with hydrogen peroxide.
Or the algae can be removed manually:
I find it easier to remove the tree out of water and spray with hydrogen peroxide…wait a few minutes then rinse before putting it back. Good time to trim when out of water.
Java Moss out of water:
Fissidens Fontanus Moss out of water:
