• Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini - Aqua Essentials
  • Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini - Aqua Essentials
  • Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini - Aqua Essentials
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Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini

Java fern pre-grown on coconut — ideal for nano and shrimp tanks

£9.99
£9.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name: Java Fern

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Dimensions (cm): 5 x 12cm
Description

This mini coconut bridge comes with Microsorum windelov — a delicate lace-leaf variety of Java fern — already established on it. It goes straight into your tank with zero preparation: no planting, no attaching, just rinse and place.

Java fern is one of the most forgiving plants in the hobby: low light, no CO2, tolerant of a wide range of water conditions. The coconut shell itself provides an instant hideout for shrimp, fry, and small bottom dwellers, while the lace-leaf fronds spread naturally over time, creating a miniature forest effect.

Ideal for nano, shrimp, and community tanks. Approx dimensions 5 x 12cm.
Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini - Aqua Essentials
Java Fern Coconut Bridge - Mini - Aqua Essentials

Customers praised this healthy fern for its attractive appearance and fast delivery. Many noted fish and shrimp love it as a hiding spot. However, some concerns emerged about pricing being high for the size, with the coconut bridge being smaller than expected. A few experienced fern shedding after initial placement. Overall, customers found it "perfect in smaller aquariums."

  • The ferns I got are doing really well - big and healthy and the rasboras love them!
  • Great looking fern and forms good hidey hole for my shrimps to make little shrimps!
  • Excellent product. Arrived in perfect condition and very well packed. Highly recommended
  • 5 stars: 13 (62%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (24%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (10%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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David

A bit expensive but good quality and fast delivery.

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Samantha W. (Laurencekirk, GB)
Amazing looks great and lasts!

Woohoo my tank looks amazing

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Sandra W. (Margate, GB)
Lovely plant

Very nice looking fern. Looks perfect in our smaller aquarium.

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Neil P. (Plymouth, GB)

Purchased the Java Moss covered coconut bridge and initially was ery pleased with it. Been in the aquarium for a couple of weeks now and moss aplears to be spartan. The filter has lots of loose fern attached. Hopefully there won't be any further loss of fern

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Dhuz G.
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Looks good and fish like it. Needs pruning a bit to maintain vitality appearance.

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David G.
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Arrived very well packaged and very quickly. The ferns I got are doing really well - big and healthy and the rasboras love them!

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JASON B.
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Great looking fern and forms good hidey hole for my shrimps to make little shrimps !

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Sharon H.
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Although a lovely healthy plant the price is very high considering its size. I bought the bridge thinking that fish would be able to swim through. Even my skinny loach wouldn't be able to.

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Billy D.
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Very nice and healthy thank you

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Russell D.
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Loved this

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David H.
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A very healthy compact plant, looks great in the front of my Albino Tiger Barb tank. Excellent service as is normal with your company.

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Edward H.
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Excellent product. Arrived in perfect condition and very well packed. Highly recommended

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Kim B.
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I bought this java fern for my nano 5 gal. It is growing well and takes centre place. Came well packed and the plant has good growth.

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Joanne W.
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Arrived well pack and on time. Good condition . Coconut a little small. But does the job . Will buy again.

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Andy G.
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Lovely plant, looks great at the front of my tank and is a great little hiding place.

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Liam O.
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I know it\'s called a \"mini\" but it is smaller than dimensions it\'s supposed to be.. My coconut shell size is 4.5cm wide and 6.5cm long..! Not impressed. The Java fern on it is good,so I\'m happy with that.

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Janet W.
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Great item, well packed, healthy and growing well

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Customer
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my new fish love this new plant as sold to me by very helpful staff

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Monica D.
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Thriving plant, ease to move around the tank. Fish love it.

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Heather P.
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Nice little edition to front of aquarium

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Customer
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Fantastic, well packaged, fast delivery two days from ordering and we are in the North East of Scotland, instant decoration in the Siemese fish tank, he loves it. Would recommend to everyone, and will use again and again.

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Lucie

Would this be safe to put in a shrimp tank (nothing with copper used on it)? Thanks

Aqua Essentials

Yes - if concerned just run it under lukewarm water for a minute or so but the growers we use do not use pesticides

Caroline K.

Personally, I have never had a problem.
However, I assume we are talking about the
Pesticides used on some plant. What I do do before I put my plants in the aquarium
Is to give them a soak in warm water with a
Little tap water conditioner. Give it an hour or so and then gently rinse them in tap
Water. I keep blue jelly shrimp and Armano
Shrimp. No problem. Hope this helps. 😊

Caroline K.

Personally, I have never had a problem.
However, I assume we are talking about the
Pesticides used on some plant. What I do do before I put my plants in the aquarium
Is to give them a soak in warm water with a
Little tap water conditioner. Give it an hour or so and then gently rinse them in tap
Water. I keep blue jelly shrimp and Armano
Shrimp. No problem. Hope this helps. 😊

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Sally C.

Hi - how high is the coconut bridge? Thinking of adding to tank with danios but dont want them to get stuck!

Aqua Essentials

The actual bridge is very low approx 0.5cm.

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Steven G.

Does this need planting or can it sit on top of gravel? Thank you.

Aqua Essentials

Sits on top of gravel

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Does the Java fern come attached or loose?

The plant is already established on the coconut bridge — just rinse and place it in your tank. No attaching needed.

Is this suitable for shrimp tanks?

Yes, it's one of the best choices for shrimp setups. The coconut shell provides shelter and shrimp love grazing on the biofilm that forms on the Java fern leaves.

Some leaves are falling off — is that normal?

It's common for a few older leaves to shed in the first week or two after a move. The rhizome should stay green and new growth will follow shortly after.

How big will it get?

The mini bridge is approximately 5x12cm. Java fern grows slowly and the lace fronds will spread naturally, reaching up to about 15cm in height.

What lighting does it need?

Low to medium light is ideal. A great choice if you don't have a specialist planted tank light.