Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus) for Sale | Live Aquarium Plant
Product description
Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus) is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby thanks to its easy care and attractive foliage. It thrives in low-light conditions and tolerates a wide range of water parameters, making it a great choice for beginners and nano tanks alike.
- Epiphytic plant — grows best attached to driftwood, rocks, or aquarium decor using thread or glue
- Tolerates low light and does not require CO2 injection, though CO2 will boost growth
- Easy to propagate by separating rhizomes
- Small dots on the underside of leaves are normal — these are new plantlets forming
Care notes: Keep the rhizome above the substrate — burying it can cause the plant to rot and die. Avoid drastic changes in water parameters, which can cause melt. Research your specific tank conditions to help the plant thrive.
Details:
Family: Polypodiaceae
Origin: Indonesia
Height: 3–5"
pH: 6–7.5
Care Level: Easy
Light: Low
CO2: Not required
Propagation: Separate by rhizome
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
🚚 Shipping
- USPS Priority and Fedex Overnight: Live fish are shipped on Monday–Tuesday only.
- Send us email to request for other days!
💰 Refund & DOA Policy
- DOA (Dead on Arrival):
We offer a full refund (fish cost only) or replacement.
To qualify, please send: - 2 clear photos of the fish/shrimp inside the sealed bag, and 1 clear photo outside the bag within 2 hours of delivery
- Carrier Delays:
If total transit time exceeds 3 days, the DOA guarantee is void.
More details: https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
🐠 Acclimation Guide
- Temperature Match:
Make sure the bag water is close to your tank temperature. - Float the Bag:
Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15–20 minutes. - Water Mixing:
Gradually add small amounts of tank water into the bag over 15–20 minutes. - Release:
Gently net the fish into the tank.
❗ Do not pour bag water into your tank to avoid contamination.
📸 Photos Disclaimer
We do our best to capture each fish’s true appearance.
Photos are not edited, but colors may vary slightly in different lighting.
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Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus) for Sale | Live Aquarium Plant