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.
Ordered 6 of these and received all in great condition. Very green and healthy. Doing well in the new aquarium. Thanks Aquarium Co-op!!
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Taylor C. (Christiansburg, VA, US)
Healthy
I have 4 of these in my Cichlid tank now and all 5 showed up very healthy and are thriving.
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Tony (San Jose, CA, US)
Java fern
these came in happy and healthy, even after being in transit during the Fourth of July holiday and during a heat wave.
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JOSEPH A. (New York, NY, US)
Excellent
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Thomas F.
Fern and filter
First the fern arrived great and the packaging was perfect. I also got your new sponge filter and was really impressed! It’s working just as advertised! Very happy.
