Aquarium Plant Care: Microsorium pteropus 'Javafern' - Bunched
Microsorium pteropus 'Javafern' - Bunched, also known as Java Fern, can be a beautiful addition to your aquarium. Here are some care tips:
- Lighting: Provide moderate to low lighting.
- Water Parameters: Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions (pH 6.0-7.5) and a temperature range of 20-28°C (68-82°F).
- Height: Maximum height of 30cm.
- Growth Rate: Slow.
- Care Level: Easy.
- Placement: Background.
- Substrate: Can be attached to rocks or driftwood, but can also be planted in substrate.
- Fertilisation: Not necessary, but can benefit from occasional liquid fertilisers or root tabs.
- Pruning: Trim dead or decaying leaves as needed.
- Propagation: Can be propagated by dividing rhizomes or by planting daughter plants.
- Water Quality: Perform regular water changes to maintain good water quality.
- Compatibility: Microsorium pteropus 'Javafern' - Bunched is generally compatible with most fish species.
- CO2 Injection: Not necessary, but can promote faster growth.
- Algae Control: Monitor for algae growth and maintain proper balance.