{"product_id":"java-fern","title":"Java Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most dependable live plants in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Its durable green leaves, low light requirements, and ability to grow without injected CO₂ make it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava Fern grows from a horizontal rhizome rather than conventional buried roots. It should be attached to driftwood, rock, or decoration, or positioned with the rhizome resting above the substrate. Burying the rhizome can cause it to rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Java Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not require injected CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates low-to-moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for driftwood and rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for many community and cichlid aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces new plants from mature leaves and rhizomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Java Fern rhizome unless otherwise stated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant inspected for overall condition before sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation in height, leaf count, and leaf shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA live aquarium plant rather than a sterile tissue-culture specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava Fern grows slowly but steadily once established. Mature leaves may develop dark dots or small plantlets; these can be part of normal reproduction rather than disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-to-moderate light is sufficient. Because the rhizome is not buried, Java Fern benefits primarily from a complete water-column fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttach the plant to rock or wood using thread, fishing line, or a small amount of aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate gel. Keep the rhizome uncovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-tech planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood-centered aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany cichlid aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurying the rhizome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely intense light without nutrient balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllowing algae to cover slow-growing leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpecting rapid growth immediately after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287051542702,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5661\/4574\/files\/ComingSoon_65d0118d-91f8-44a4-83c5-a80c71f1f705.png?v=1783509486","url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/java-fern","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}