How do you sphagnum moss to work as a background. I can't imagine simply smearing silicone on the back and pressing the sphagnum on would result in a good outcome.
thanks
joe
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sphagnum background
joseph1
May 13, 2003 11:57 PM
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audiotaylor
May 15, 2003 12:58 AM
I did this on my last tank and am pretty happy with the results. I siliconed several pieces of 2" Diameter PVC pipe cut to about 1" leingts all around the back of the tank. Before I glued them, I drilled a couple holes in the side near the top of every piece. That way, once the silicone dried, I could use wire (twist ties,tie-wraps would also work) to attach 1" chicken wire on the back. Then once it was all securely in place, I just stuffed it with moss, planting several plants as I went. Take a look at the tank (click the picture!) Talk to you later.
-David Taylor
audiotaylor
May 15, 2003 01:03 AM
Whats wrong with HTML? Stupid new forum. GRRR
ANYWAY, Click the link to see the pics
ImageEvent.com/audiomaster/poisondartfrogvivarium
-David Taylor
joseph1
May 15, 2003 08:12 AM
Very nice, I was planning on using black plastic bird netting to attach the sphagnum to a piece of plexi glass and inserting the whole thing in the tank at once. The bird netting has about 3/8 inch holes. Do you think there is any danger of a froggie getting an arm caught in the netting?
joe
audiotaylor
May 15, 2003 02:48 PM
I highly doubt it. Sounds safe to me.
-David Taylor
