


Java Fern
Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus): A Beginner-Friendly Aquatic Plant
- Perfect for Beginners: One of the most popular plants for new aquarists.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives in low-light environments, requiring minimal care.
- Durable & Hardy: Thick, long leaves provide excellent cover for fish, fry, and even challenging tanks like those with goldfish or African cichlids.
Java fern is prized for its versatility and resilience. This slow-growing plant can thrive in a variety of aquarium setups and doesn’t require CO2 or high lighting. It propagates easily, producing baby plants from the small dots on the underside of its leaves, which can be removed and replanted.
Key Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus
- Native To: Southeast Asia
- Skill Level: Easy
- Placement: Attach to rocks, wood, or decor (do not bury the rhizome).
- Lighting: Low light, 10–20 PAR
- CO2 Requirement: None
- Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green liquid fertilizer
- Propagation: Cut rhizome or replant baby plantlets
As a natural product, sizes may vary from images.
How to Plant Java Fern in Your Aquarium:
- Remove the plant from its plastic basket and gently split the rock wool in half.
- Carefully free the roots from the rock wool. Separate the rhizome into smaller clumps if desired.
- Attach the plant to rocks, driftwood, or other decor using super glue gel. Avoid burying the rhizome, as this can harm the plant.
Care Tips for Java Fern:
- Use low lighting (10–20 PAR) to prevent burning or algae growth. Shade it with taller plants or floating plants if using high-intensity lighting.
- If leaves turn brown, test nitrate levels and dose with Easy Green fertilizer to maintain 20–50 ppm nitrate. Consider adding Easy Potassium if growth remains poor.
- Trim any dying or damaged leaves at their base without cutting the rhizome to keep the plant healthy.
How to Propagate Java Fern:
- Cut the rhizome into sections with a sharp pair of scissors and replant as normal.
- Alternatively, remove a leaf with dark dots (spores) on its underside and leave it in the tank. These dots will grow into baby plants that can be transplanted once mature.
Java fern’s adaptability and beauty make it a staple for aquariums of all sizes. Add this hardy plant to your tank today and enjoy its vibrant greenery!
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