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Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:25 am
by motors
My java fern has gone berserk - it's been with me for a while and I recently moved it next to the heater, which seems to have supercharged its growth. The roots are now flowing right against the heater and I've never seen a plant grow at this rate before.
Re: Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 11:38 am
by Hermic
I've got it attached to a piece of driftwood, just letting the roots flow over it.
Re: Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:16 pm
by motors
I always attach mine to driftwood, just works better for me that way. I've found it's all about having it in a specific zone that's just right.
Re: Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:50 pm
by Cobyx
That's really impressive, a photo would be great to see. Larger Java ferns have a lot of character, I think they look fantastic.
Re: Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:19 pm
by motors
Post a picture of that beast already
Re: Growing and caring for java fern in a freshwater aquarium
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:46 pm
by Hermic
Java ferns seem to have a preference for specific types of driftwood, but it's interesting to see they also thrive with heat and flowing roots. I've got mine tied to driftwood at the moment, and I'm thinking of moving it now.