Java fern (Lava Rock)

Java fern (Lava Rock)

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Easiest to grow plant.My tank was not completely cycled and this plant was inside the tank.As such it was not affected by ammonia.0.50mmg.A tough and hardy plant.The ferns will grow long roots easily.No need for chiller or CO2 but it does gives beneficial help in the growth.Do not be worried if the underside of the leaves becomes dark brown.From there new roots will grow.The shrimps and Octcocinclus will nibble off the algae.Black hair ones.New ferns will spawn from the bigger leaves but you have to trim them and put it on small rocks or wood.I have left mined as it is.Helps to make it looked like a natural habitat for the fishes.You have to trim the long roots if it gets in the way or you risk them getting sucked up by your filter.Or the fishes getting entangled.Overall an easy plant to grow just make sure the rhizome is not buried or you risk the leaves melting and the plan will die. You can safely buy from Capricorn as their bio load on the lava stones are well stabilize.No pest snails as some will be worried and plan in doing a quarantine.Happy planting.