{"product_id":"easy-care-java-fern-live-freshwater-aquarium-plant-for-low-light-aquascapes-and-shrimp-tanks-334816","title":"Easy-Care Java Fern Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant for Low-Light Aquascapes and Shrimp Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eJava Fern (Microsorum pteropus) brings broad, textured green leaves to freshwater aquariums without requiring intense lighting or added CO₂. Its slow growth makes it a practical choice for beginners building a natural aquascape, while the foliage provides shelter and resting surfaces for fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Java Fern in the midground or background and keep its rhizome above the substrate. Bare-root plants can be tied or glued to driftwood or rocks, where their roots gradually anchor. Potted and hardscape-mounted formats are also offered; the selected format determines the plant count and any included mounting material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light requirements suit low-tech freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth helps keep the aquascape manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad green leaves add texture and provide shelter for fish and shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rhizome can attach to driftwood or rocks without planted substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for community aquariums and shrimp or betta tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsorum pteropus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded CO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground or background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare-root packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pack or 5-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize-labeled formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small: 5–8 inches; Medium: 8–10 inches; Large: 10+ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounted formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small driftwood; small lava rock; large driftwood labeled 8–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant potted; 2 plants in 1 pot; 6 plants in 3 pots; 10 plants in 5 pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the rhizome unburied; attach bare-root plants to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live plants vary in size and shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Java Fern need bright lighting or added CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJava Fern grows under low to moderate lighting and does not require added CO₂, making it suitable for a low-tech freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I plant bare-root Java Fern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTie or glue the Java Fern to driftwood or rocks, keeping the rhizome above the substrate. Its roots will anchor over time; burying the rhizome can cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes every Java Fern purchase include driftwood or lava rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the explicitly labeled mounted formats include driftwood or lava rock. Bare-root packs, size-labeled plants and potted formats are separate selections, so choose the format that matches your aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Java Fern in a shrimp or betta aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJava Fern is suitable for shrimp and betta tanks, as well as community freshwater aquariums. Its leaves offer shelter and resting surfaces; maintain the recommended temperature and pH for the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre black dots on Java Fern leaves normal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack dots can be part of Java Fern's normal spore reproduction. 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