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Here’s all about Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus), a popular and hardy aquatic plant often used in freshwater aquariums:
🌿 Java Fern Overview
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Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus
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Common Name: Java Fern
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Origin: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia)
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Plant Type: Rhizome-based, epiphytic (grows attached to surfaces)
✅ Key Features
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Growth Style: Slow-growing, rhizome plant that sends out long, narrow, green leaves.
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Attachment: Best grown attached to driftwood, rocks, or decor (not buried in substrate).
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Leaf Types: Comes in several variations:
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Standard Java Fern
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Windelov Java Fern (frilly leaf tips)
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Narrow Leaf Java Fern
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Trident Java Fern (forked leaf tips)
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Needle Leaf Java Fern
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💡 Ideal Aquarium Conditions
| Parameter | Value |
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| Tank Size | 10 gallons and up |
| Lighting | Low to moderate |
| Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
| pH Range | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard water |
| CO₂ | Not required (but beneficial) |
| Fertilizer | Not mandatory; liquid ferts help growth |
🧬 Propagation
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By Rhizome Division: Cut and reattach pieces of the rhizome.
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By Adventitious Plantlets: Small plantlets grow on mature leaves and can be separated when large enough.
🪵 Placement in Tank
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Attach to Hardscape: Use thread, fishing line, or super glue gel.
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Avoid Substrate Burial: Burying the rhizome causes rot.
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Best Used: Midground or background, depending on variety and tank size.
🐟 Compatibility
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Fish Safe: Great with most community fish.
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Ideal for: Cichlids, goldfish, bettas, shrimp (leaves provide shelter).
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Not eaten easily: Tough leaves deter herbivorous fish.
💚 Care Tips
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Don’t bury the rhizome.
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Clean algae off leaves gently.
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Remove decaying leaves to promote healthy new growth.
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Low maintenance – perfect for beginners.
🔁 Varieties You Might Like
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Java Fern ‘Windelov’ – Fancy, lace-like tips
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Java Fern ‘Trident’ – Forked leaves with a lighter appearance
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Needle Leaf Java Fern – Very narrow leaves, compact
⚠️ Common Issues
| Problem | Cause |
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| Yellow/Brown Leaves | Nutrient deficiency, old leaves dying |
| Rhizome rot | Buried in substrate |
| Slow growth | Low light or low nutrients |
| Algae growth on leaves | Too much light or poor flow |
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