Root System Backgrounds

[rjudson88]

Hey I'm thinking about trying this method out to make some vines, I was wondering what type of glue you used and how stiff the pieces of rope ended up after they were dry. Thanks!

[Ellylove]

These backgrounds look great! Are you concerned about the cocofiber decaying at some point? Will this theoretically last longer than the standard silicon/cocofiber backgrounds? How does it hold up to a water feature?

[Grimm]

I didnt use coco, I used sphagnum peat moss. And this will last way longer then silicone/coco. My old tank with silicone background had massive bald spots after less then a year.

Im still sceptical about using this method with a water feature, even thoug I did a 2 week test on an old tank. After 2 weeks of being submerged it was still hard, but I think over long periods of time it will soften. I dont think it will fall apart of anything though.

[Ellylove]

Originally Posted by Grimm

I’m using Titebond III Ultimate Wood glue, mixed with very finely ground peat moss.

I meant peat moss, not coco fiber. It's pretty much the same, isn't it?

I just finished reading your whole titebond thread. Looks great! At what point do you attach the drift wood to the foam? I'm assuming you spray some foam onto the end of the drift wood and then attach it to your final GS layer that is still tacky? (I thought I'd ask this hear instead of your other thread. I realize you don't have any actual drift wood or any GS in the backgrounds on this thread). : )

Also, I LOVE your ricca "pillow" and "blanket" of tulle and felt idea! Does the moss attach to the felt or does it grow through the felt and attach to the substrate?

(Just to let you know, I have at least 3 of your threads open so I can reference them during my build. )