Hi, I've come here for a bit of advice.. haha

I am currently in a project that involves creating a tank.
I plan to make a mesh and use java moss as a carpet plant.
Thing is, I need to make it grow like crazy, really fast.

It will be in a 5 gallon tank.
I've got diy co2 system, fertiliser and light.. everything.
I just need advice as to how much co2 and light and everything..

The tank will house no fish or anything yet, just plants... so can i go crazy with the co2?
Also, if I put lighting on 24 hours a day.. will that help as well?
It's just because I have a deadline to meet So I'm in kind of a growing frenzy lol.

Any advice is deeply appreciated.

So 10 hours a day max? How about the amount of co2?
I'm just trying to maximise the amount of growth by finding out the most efficient way.
Sorry if my plan sounds a bit stupid lol but I need it done faster than usual.

I have other planted tanks that are well and alive due to constant care but with this one, I just need it to grow, grow, grow. lol.
Thanks for your input anyways.

I can probably keep co2 constant by always having a backup bottle, I guess. The pressurised ones are too expensive for me.
Temperature is not a problem as I am living in Melbourne, without heater its around 22 degrees.
Light best stick to 8 hours then? I've got ferts so I can dose whenever I need to.

I also plan to stick some stem plants to suck up excess nutrients to prevent algae attack. Will that work?

Haha, any form of opinion is appreciated. I'm still learning anyways.
Maybe I should just run two side by side... one with 24 hours and one with 8.
And see which one runs better....

Thanks for all your input!
I will see if I can get my hands on some riccia here instead of java moss. It's a little harder to find haha.
But I heard that riccia will eventually come loose right? So I 'll have to retie them every so often?

I've managed to get my hands on the riccia and java moss.
Now the riccia is sitting in my main tank while I am setting up the one it's meant for.
Some keeps on floating up == Will set it up by tonight and post pictures if I can.

Hopefully it lives!!