1) Moss question, and 2) Tank terrace recommendation?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:11 pm

I really want to get some moss for my 10 gal, but don't want to pay pet store prices. Do y'all think I can get it at a craft store, like Michaels, or even a dollar store or Walmart?

AND

Has anyone used the Tank Terrace shelf kit from Penn Plax? I'm thinking about using it for a 2nd level in my 10 gal.

http://strictlypetsupplies.com/productd ... 0172052002

Thoughts anyone?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:16 am

Yes you can use craft store moss, alot of people here use it. However make sure if the package says spanish moss you do not use it. From what i understand that is bad for them. As for the tank terrace I have not used it but it sure looks like something I would like to use lol.

Willow · Post by **Willow** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:41 pm

I buy moss at Wal-Mart. It's in the section with the fake flowers. I think it's called "floral moss" and it's in a green bag. About $1.88, if I remember correctly.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:43 pm

Iâ€™d compare the price of the terrace with a shower caddy. Our crabs like our shower caddy full of moss, shells, and a coconut hut.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:10 pm

Ok thanks! I actually went to WalMart the other day and bought a nice artificial plant which I'm happy about, for 86 cents, which makes me even more happy about it. Yay!

It's nothing amazing actually, but I think I'm very particular when it comes to artificial plants. Anyway, I like it. As soon as I switch my substrate from EE to playsand I'll get some pictures of my setup!

The moss I found at Michaels even said for terrarium use on it, but I was still a little worried that they might just mean plant terrariums rather than those with pets.since it didn't say anything about being animal-friendly. Well, if y'all think it's ok. I was about to buy some Fluker's terrarium moss from Petsmart just to be on the (very) safe side, but if you guys are being successful with craft moss I don't see any reason to pay more. Thanks for the tip about Spanish moss, Lzzbtt! I wouldn't have known.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:52 am

I use craft moss too... I soak it in salt water and microwave for one minute to hydrate it and kill any eggs or bugs that might be in it (it's a small chance but I'm not taking it). . Just make sure it is not painted and I heard the same about not using Spanish Moss.