{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus","title":"Microsorum pteropus","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-63\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003eThe Java Fern (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232 citation-end-232\"\u003e) is an exceptionally hardy, classic freshwater aquarium plant celebrated for its lush, dark green lance-shaped leaves and effortless maintenance requirements.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-64\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231 citation-end-231\"\u003eThe Java Fern (approx. 6.0–12.0 inches \/ 15.0–30.0 cm) is a versatile, slow-growing rhizome plant that brings structural elegance and natural texture to freshwater aquascapes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003eBecause it does not require specialized CO2 injection or high-intensity lighting, and must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\"\u003e be buried in the substrate, it stands as one of the most reliable and forgiving plants for novice aquarists.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Extremely Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground or Background (Attached to hardscape)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temp \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F–82°F (20°C–28°C) \/ pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone required (Optional for faster growth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-65\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Placement Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-65\"\u003eUnlike standard stem or root-feeding aquarium plants, Java Fern features a horizontal green stem called a rhizome, from which roots and leaves sprout. \u003cspan class=\"citation-229\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229\"\u003eDo not plant the rhizome or roots directly into gravel or sand,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e as burying it will cause the plant to suffocate and rot.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\"\u003eInstead, use cotton thread, fishing line, or specialized aquarium safe plant glue to attach the rhizome securely to driftwood, lava rock, or decorative stones.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003eOver time, the plant will naturally anchor itself to the surface.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-66\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Water Parameters \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-66\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\"\u003e adapts seamlessly to a wide spectrum of freshwater community parameters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-225 citation-end-225\"\u003eIt thrives best in established tropical tanks with stable water conditions and low-to-medium lighting levels.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excessive, direct lighting can sometimes encourage green spot algae on its broad leaves, making lower-light setups ideal. Regular, routine water changes will keep the foliage crisp, clean, and vibrant. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-67\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Nutrition \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_741cc8fc75bb36c8-67\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-224 citation-end-224\"\u003eJava Fern extracts its nutrients directly from the water column through its leaves and roots, meaning heavy root tabs are unnecessary.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e An all-in-one liquid aquarium fertilizer can be used occasionally to boost growth. \u003cspan class=\"citation-223 citation-end-223\"\u003eFurthermore, because its leaves possess a tough, fibrous structure, they are unpalatable to most herbivorous fish, making this an exceptional plant choice for tanks housing cichlids, goldfish, or active community species.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294092116,"sku":"ST010962","price":7.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Microsorumpteropus.png?v=1788801523","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/microsorum-pteropus","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}