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Java fern on spiderwood — natural look, small aquascape piece
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Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
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Growth rate: Slow
Dimensions (cm): Wood ranges in size from 12-20cm
Microsorum pteropus, known universally as Java fern, is one of the most popular and reliably easy aquarium plants. This version comes pre-attached to a small piece of spiderwood — a pale, finely branching wood with a distinctive angular structure that contrasts naturally with the broad, dark green Java fern leaves. The combination creates an immediately ready aquascape feature with a naturalistic, organic appearance.
Java fern grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, temperatures, and tank inhabitants. Growth is slow but the plant is long-lived and largely self-maintaining once the rhizome has anchored naturally to the spiderwood.
The plant is pre-grown onto the spiderwood so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. Spiderwood may need a brief soak to submerge fully if it initially floats. The small size is suited to aquariums of 30 litres and above. Each piece of spiderwood varies naturally in shape, making every product individual.
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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Spiderwood may need a brief soak of a few days to submerge fully. Weight it temporarily or soak it in a bucket before placing in the tank.
No — Java fern grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection.
No — the Java fern is pre-grown onto the spiderwood. Just rinse and place.
Yes — spiderwood has a natural branching structure and each piece varies in shape and character. The product you receive will resemble but not exactly match the listing image.
Yes, fully. The branching spiderwood provides excellent shelter and shrimp enjoy grazing on the Java fern leaf surfaces.
