• Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
  • Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
  • Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
  • Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
  • Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
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Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium

Medium Java fern on natural wood — established and ready to place

£24.99
£24.99
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Common name: Java fern

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Dimensions (cm): Wood length 20-25cm on average
Description

Microsorum pteropus, universally known as Java fern, is one of the most popular and enduring aquarium plants. This medium version comes pre-attached to a piece of natural wood, creating a ready-made planted feature with the established Java fern already secured and growing. The broad, wavy-edged dark green leaves add natural structure and depth to mid-to-background positions in the aquarium.

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 including most cichlids that would destroy other plants. Growth is slow but the plant is very long-lived and requires very little ongoing maintenance once settled.

The rhizome is pre-attached to the wood so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. Never bury the rhizome in substrate. The medium size is suited to aquariums of 50 litres and above, working well as a planted mid-background feature. Adventitious plantlets develop on the leaf surfaces and can be removed and grown on once they have their own roots.
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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Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials
Microsorum pteropus on Wood - Medium - Aqua Essentials

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What size tank suits the medium version?

The medium size is suited to aquariums of 50 litres and above, working well as a planted midground or background feature.

Does Java fern need CO2?

No — it grows without CO2 in low to medium light, making it one of the most low-tech aquarium plants available.

Do I need to attach it when it arrives?

No — the rhizome is pre-attached to the wood. Just rinse and place.

How does Java fern propagate?

Adventitious plantlets develop on the leaf surfaces naturally. Once they have small roots they can be detached and attached to new pieces of wood or rock.

Is it safe for cichlids and herbivorous fish?

Yes — Java fern is generally unpalatable to most fish, and grows on wood rather than substrate so cannot be uprooted.