Java fern is hands down one of the most popular plants in the aquarium hobby. It is a slow grower and will thrive even in low light aquariums. Its thick, long leaves provide excellent cover for fish and fry, and they can often survive in goldfish and African cichlid tanks. It can produce baby plants from dots on the undersides of its leaves, which can be removed and replanted if desired.
Hardy Plant with Easy Care
One of the most popular, beginner-friendly plants is java fern. Its tough leaves can survive goldfish, African cichlid, and even mildly brackish tanks. Just add water, low light, and some Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer to keep it happy. As it gets larger and grows baby plantlets from its leaves, you may need to supplement with Easy Potassium to keep it well-fed.
Attach to Rock or Wood
For a natural look, java ferns can be attached to rock or driftwood with super glue gel. Simply draw a small line of glue on the hardscape, and firmly press the roots of the fern in place for 30 seconds or until set.
Even though there was an unforeseeable shipping delay, causing it to take seven total days (usually I get my product in 2-3 days), my large order of plants arrived healthy as could be. As the weather was below 28°F, I was very concerned they would be DOA. The customer service team responded quickly, effectively, and reassuringly to my multiple emails of panic when I realized there was a freeze coming later in the week right after I placed my order.
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gerald b. (Austin, TX, US)
Java fern
Looks great got two plants in one order. Will order more.
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Kyle B. (Denver, CO, US)
The GOATED aquarium plant from the GOATED Co-Op
Aquarium Co-Op has consistently been the best online source for aquarium plants, nobody does it better. I've never had a single plant arrive in bad condition.
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Bryan P. (Chalfont, PA, US)
Java fern
The plants and equipment I got from the Aquarium Co-Op were amazing. They arrived in a very timely fashion and are in my 150 gal tank. Everything works and the plants are flourishing
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James H. (Denver, CO, US)
Java Fern
I bought 3 Java Ferns and they are doing great! I live in a colder climate and everything was packed very well. Thank you Cory and Team.
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Beth M. (Leechburg, PA, US)
The best plants
The nicest looking plants I’ve ever put in my tanks. Very full, fresh looking.
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Robert M. (Boston, MA, US)
My Java Fern arrived in good condition, I also selected there simple green this will be my first time using the product. I look forward to future purchases Thanks again.
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Leah G. (Dallas, TX, US)
Java Fern
The plants came very well wrapped and healthy looking. The shipping was also very prompt and arrived just a couple of days after ordering. Thank you!
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Mike S. (Columbus, IN, US)
Beautiful Java fern
I ordered two pots of the Java fern and two pots of Amazon sword from Aquarium Co-Op, they came in perfect condition, beautiful healthy plants. You cannot go wrong with anything from Aquarium Co-Op.
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Dava M. (Atlanta, GA, US)
Nice size Java
I typically don’t have much luck with Java fern, but ordered the Easy Potassium and OMG! It was just what the doctor ordered! It’s gorgeous!