Small java fern in an empty tank..
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Just make sure not to bury the rhizome (horizontal tube that sprouts the leaves and grows the roots). It needs light and water flow around it to stay healthy.
Java fern is a good choice for a new aquarium as it can grow in just about any amount of light. It can grow two ways: by sprouting babies as lauraf said, but also the rhizome will grow in length and add more leaves.
When new plantlets grow from its leaves, it will be older/larger leaves generally. It will look like the leaf is decaying (and it is actually), but don't remove it. You will see small black dots on the leaf and that is where the plantlets will grow from. Once they have developed several leaves of their own and a start of the rhizome and roots, it can be clipped off and moved to its own location if desired.
Java fern is a good choice for a new aquarium as it can grow in just about any amount of light. It can grow two ways: by sprouting babies as lauraf said, but also the rhizome will grow in length and add more leaves.
When new plantlets grow from its leaves, it will be older/larger leaves generally. It will look like the leaf is decaying (and it is actually), but don't remove it. You will see small black dots on the leaf and that is where the plantlets will grow from. Once they have developed several leaves of their own and a start of the rhizome and roots, it can be clipped off and moved to its own location if desired.
. Supposedly 'silk'. The 3 plastics were also from Petco a multi-pack. Fairly inexpensive. The big driftwood was mail-order from Petsmart. Got a pretty good deal on it since I had a large order at the time.It was last summer, Thyra. I got them from a fellow planted tank enthusiast. Only wish it didn't contain Najas guadalupensis (guppy grass), as it can take OVER a tank in no time! HAHA!!!
My only cost was to pay postage.
When I had 8 tanks going, I'd trim this much out every week!
That is about 4 gallons deep in a 5 gallon bucket.
My only cost was to pay postage.
When I had 8 tanks going, I'd trim this much out every week!
That is about 4 gallons deep in a 5 gallon bucket.
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As far as fishing line, yes, it can be used. Just remember to cut it off once the plant has developed its own 'clinging roots' to attach itself. Leaving the fishing on too long can cut the plant apart, much like those rubber hoses they put around trees when they are first planted. I personally use plain white cotton thread. After a few weeks its done its job and will rot off the plant if I forget to take it out.
Not all plants can be attached to driftwood or rocks. Most must be planted in the substrate directly, and are floating plants. It depends on what type of plant it is.
Not all plants can be attached to driftwood or rocks. Most must be planted in the substrate directly, and are floating plants. It depends on what type of plant it is.
