Hi I have some Java fern in my 125 Gallon Aquarium for 2 weeks now as I am a long time fish keeper but new to live plants The risome is not in the gravel and my lighting is a Fluval 3 0 set on auto My Settings Daylight RED 18% Blue 7% Cold white Pure White and warm whie is set at 19% Nig
Get PriceThanks for any info > > Yi Meng Yen > > While you can t grow Java Fern IN gravle you can certainly grow it ON top of gravel As long you don t plant roots and rhizome into the gravel you ll be just fine I for one also don t want to add too many rocks in my tank so I grow them very successfuly right on top
Get PriceLike all varieties of the ever popular and ever hardy Java Fern this narrow leaf variety will thrive even in low tech and low light setups Narrow Leaf Java Fern Microsorum pteropus Narrow is a very attractive popular and low maintenance plant for the freshwater aquarium Its long bright green leaves provide an attractive aquascape as well as important refuge and grazing area for
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Get PriceA Java ferns are a type of plant that can be grown from a leaf They are not an actual fern but they do have the same name To grow a Java fern from a leaf you must first soak the leaf in water for 24 hours and then place it in direct sunlight for two days After this time has passed you can remove the leaf and plant it in soil or potting mix
Get PriceThe plant s rhizome or the main root should never be buried in gravel or substrate They look especially attractive when attached to rocks and driftwood in bunches Java Fern is also available in other forms including potted Java Fern Pteropus Narrow Leaf Java Fern Trident and as a mat Plants at Modern Aquarium
Get PricePlanting these will cause the rhizome to rot on both types of plants You wont need food for either plant There very slow growing and require low light Any excess of food especially if theres too much light will cause algae on the leaves of the Anubias Steve is right If they are planted you need to remove them
Get PriceThis Java Fern s a great and easy way to attaching Java fern to driftwood rocks etc ; If you are placing then in gravel or substrate make sure the rhizome is not buried so the plant can grow at its best This is a slow grower but very long lasting and resilient Product information Product Dimensions 1 x 1 x 7 inches Item Weight
Get PriceApr 27 2021When planting Java fern you re not planting or attaching them to soil or a substrate If you do bury roots in substrate the fern absorbs nutrients and the plant will grow slowly or die Java fern s a sturdy plant and it may survive for a few weeks in gravel or soil but for the long term you should attach it to rock or wood
Get Price1 Aquarium size Your tank size should be able to at least hold 10 gallons of water this is so because the plant grows too big and it will most likely outgrow your small tank however it is not about the water; remember the java fern can do well in both high and low water levels 2 Water
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Get PriceJava Fern is one of the world s most widely used plants in planted aquariums It slow growth unique leaf structure and reproduction method makes it an aquarium smash hit Java Fern tolerates most lighting conditions and many environments from soft acidic water to alkaline conditions and even brackish tanks
Get PriceThe browning of the leaves happens with Java Ferns as they age but yours does look a little sorry for its self When planting Java Fern its essential not to bury the rhizome In your photographs it looks like its not above the substrate this will cause problems with the growth of the plant and even cause rot reply #3
Get PriceOh boy my son just gave me more of his java fern plants His 75 looked like a jungle last time I seen it and he had some floating Well now I have those that were floating in his tank and now floating in mine I ve even been gravel vacuuming the sand like crazy I don t have any algae rotting plant matter or excess fish food but them
Get PriceKeep the plants in place by using anchoring techniques so that they don t float away in case the gravel is disturbed Get additional substrate in the form of finer gravel material and embed it at the bottom of the fish tank You can then easily put the large gravel on the finer one to give it more volume
Get PriceHere are some reasons why Java Fern has black or brown spots 1 Your Java Fern Is Under Excessive Lighting Java Ferns are tropical plants that lie low on the base of tropical rainforests floor usually in flooded areas That s why they can be partially or completely submerged in water without too much risk
Get PriceAs a plant that grows to be at least 8 tall the Java Fern Giant Ahnold Aquarium Plant is a great addition to aquariums This plant is like a clumpy Java Fern on steroids hence our nickname for it the Ahnold Fern It is native to southeast Asia and remember it would probably take you about four years or more to grow the plant
Get PriceJun 13 2021These Java fern plants are great for beginners because they only need a little bit of light and take nutrients in from the water Java Fern healthy be sure to change 10% of the water in their aquarium every two weeks and make regular visits with a gravel vacuum cleaner
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Get PriceYou can plant the sword in gravel and add a root tab under it The others can be superglued to a decoration or small rock to keep it weighted down use a gel form of cyanoacrylate most craft glues are this It dries opaque so don t use too much unless you don t care how it looks 1 level 1
Get PriceBut like algae java fern has a tendency to grow in any environment it is placed in Max Height Standard varieties usually reach up to 12in Light Demand Low Java ferns are generally a very low maintenance plant CO2 Not required Although CO2 has been shown to speed up java fern growth rates Java ferns are easy to identify based on the
Get PriceJava Fern also known as Microsorum pteropus is native to Southeast Asia and is quite hardy It is composed of hardy green leaves with a fern like appearance and rhizomes which are brown stringy and hair like and which serve to anchor the plant to a number of different surfaces The plant can grow to be up to 13 5 inches tall
Get PriceBy the way sand and gravel for the discus tank make the best substrate for Discus Anubias Nana Requirements The water temperature requirement for Anubias nana is between 72º 82º F The pH level of 6 0 and 7 5 It is sometimes called African Water Fern and some of its features are alike with the Java Ferns It is a plant with a slow
Get PriceStar your Java fern in a tank with the water temperature anywhere from 60°F to 83°F and a ph from 6 to 7 5 Cultivate new plants by tying the plant s rhizomes to rocks or driftwood instead of planting it in the substrate directly Java fern will grow in tap water in dim or bright light and with or without gravel
Get PriceMy favorite way to plant Java Fern is to use super glue gel Simply take the piece of décor you want the fern attached too and make a simple bead of glue Hold it against the glue for 30 seconds and then let air dry for another 3 minutes Place it in the tank and watch it grow
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Get PriceYes the java fern can grow in the gravel but you should not bury its rhizome Not only gravel but the java fern can grow in driftwood stones and aquarium filter as well These plants will just attach to the surface within a few weeks Java Fern Is The Best Aquarium Plant By now you may be summarizing what you have read above
Get PriceThe plant looks very similar to Java Fern in that it has clasping roots and rizhome and the same coloration But the plant I got has longer upright stems that produces 3 leafs instead of one The leafs are smoother than Java Fern leafs << It s not Java Fern though it is a similar plant It s the emersed form of Bolbitis heteroclita
Get PriceJun 7 2021The Java fern thrives well under temperatures ranging from 21 to 28 degrees Celsius It s a jungle plant that can be seen growing in tropical rainforest grass and rock surfaces Its major components include the rhizome the root system and the leaves The rhizome is the energy house of the plant
Get PriceMuch like the Java Fern this plant grows by attaching itself to driftwood rocks or aquarium ornaments If you try to bury this plant in the aquarium substrate / gravel it will rot and die This is one of a few plants that will grow quite happily without an aquarium light provided that there is enough light hitting the aquarium externally
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