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Java Fern Overview
Java Fern is ideal for beginners, fish that are herbivores do not seem to eat it, Java Fern is an atractive plant and loog good in an aquarium.
Habitat
Emersed along banks and rivers.
Native Range
Tropicla Asia
Maximum Height
12 inches (30cm)
Lighting
Mideium lighting required
Water
- Temperature: 75-82F (24-28C)
PH: Slightly Acidic to natural - Hardness: Soft to moderately hard.
Feeding
Java Ferns grow slowley and can tolerate water low in nutients,The plants derive their nourishment from the water column and not the substrate, CO2 is not required but will help the growth rate.
Propergation
Adventitious plants form on roots and leaves, Browned of leaves are experiencing sexual reproduction through spores and tiny new plants grow on the dead-looking leaves.
Notes
Java Fern colours do vary from plant to plant