What do ya think?

phoenixflames44 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2009, 10:44 PM

Could I use a 1 inch thick layer of sphagnum moss in the place of a screen between the LECA and the soil??

boabab95 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2009, 11:21 PM

i would think soil could still get through though. maybe if its a thick layer like an inch or two

phoenixflames44 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2009, 11:32 PM

I also may compact it... seems just as good as a screen to me

boabab95 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 12:13 AM

then i think it should be fine for now. might need to change it eventually.

Dinosaurz · #5 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 04:11 AM

I don't think so, assuming you're using egg crate. After the moss gets wet and soggy, wouldn't it fall through?

phoenixflames44 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 10:50 AM

I am not using egg crate and the moss is above a layer of LECA. I also already wet the moss, so as to compact it to its greatest potential

beckdg · #7 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 02:53 PM

i'd say absolutely... but it's not the best way to utilize your drainage layer. it will eventually break up and fill the empty spaces rendering a drainage layer useless.

phoenixflames44 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 02:58 PM

screw it... I'll just go buy the screen. I just wish I hadn't used up all the screen I used on my last tank... still don't know how I did that

Epiphile · #9 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 03:00 PM

The sphagnum would probably hold a bit too much moisture, too, in my opinion.

beckdg · #10 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixflames44

screw it... I'll just go buy the...

i think we all know that feeling... hang in there.