Product information "Moss Mix 50g"

General notes and instructions for Epiweb moss mix:
Mix the dried moss mix with water to a yogurt-like consistency. Please leave the mixture overnight before using it. Apply the moss mix with a brush. Smooth the moss layer with a wet brush. The moss layer should be between 1-3 mm thick. After a few months, it may be necessary to add additional moss in areas where water drips, etc. This is applied by hand or with a brush.
The mosses contained in the moss mix belong to the tropical species and are favored by nutrient-poor water with a pH value between 5.7-7.0. The second part of the moss mix consists of Sphagnum moss and serves to provide the tropical moss with a favorable substrate for colonization and for its water-retaining and antiseptic properties. Rainwater or osmosis water is preferred.

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Sometimes you can see a whitish layer forming. This is a penicillin-like mold that is completely harmless to both plants and animals. It usually disappears after a few weeks when the moss takes over. After a few weeks, a greenish layer usually forms in the dampest and lightest areas. This should not be confused with green algae and is a natural step that forms when the mosses go through the so-called protonemal phase. New moss plants are formed from this algae-like layer.
Mosses need good access to daylight-like light (5000-6500 Kelvin) to grow optimally. The minimum light requirement is approx. 650 FC (foot candles), which corresponds to approx. 7000 lux/ m²
For comparison: A 36-W fluorescent lamp provides a maximum of 1200 Lux.

Mosses grow slowly. You cannot expect to have full coverage in a few months.

It is important to keep an eye on the nutrient content of the water. Regular water changes are necessary to prevent an accumulation of nutrients, etc. We recommend completely changing the water every two weeks.
Watch out for the fungus gnat (Sciara thomae). Its larvae live in damp substrates and can destroy a moss colony in case of heavy infestation. The easiest way to avoid them is to plant a carnivorous plant if possible. In case of an acute infestation, nematodes are used against the flies.

Important! Any remaining wet moss must be dried for storage.