Possible Solution to Java Moss Death
I've been doing a little research about java moss, slow growth rates, and other assorted planted aquarium topics. I recently bought a heater and I've been keeping the temperature high. I just looked my my temperature monitor and it is approximately 84 degrees fahrenheit.
One of the problems people are saying about Java Moss and planted aquariums in general is that higher temperatures (especially those about 80 degrees Fahrenheit) make for poor plant growth. Java Moss was specifically pointed out in some forum posts as doing poorly under higher temperatures.
For now I've turned down the heater and I'm going to try to keep the aquarium at around 75-76 degrees fahrenheit. We'll see how this does in the long-term. Hopefully the Java Moss starts to come back.
Crypt Re-growth Progress
The crypt I cut completely down is making some progress. One of them isn't growing back at all yet, but the other one is starting to put back a leaf. We'll see about the progress as it continues. I'm hopeful.
Crypt Wendtii Regrowing
Additionally I now have a heater and I'm keeping the water around 82 degrees Fahrenheit. I moved the java fern back in the tank more. I plan on going to Skipton's Pet Center this week sometime to get some more plants that will go in the front. Maybe some pygmy chain sword to go in the front. I also might have to get rid of the Java Moss because it's dying and I'm not sure why. I'll give it another week.
Entire Tank Picture
Here is a bonus picture of two of the remaining glowlight tetras playing in the Java Fern.
Glowlight Tetras and Java Fern