Question on Java fern

Hi guys,

Would it be possble for me to grow java fern in large amounts on drift wood? If so, how long?

Heres my setup.
The tanks is 10 x 10 x 4. There are more or less 5-7 driftwood which are 4-5' standing at the back. There is also a 6' driftwood that forms a cave. I plan on growing A LOT of java fern on these drift woods that i mentioned. How do you often stick them to the wood and how long does it take for them to stick? Will they stick if my driftwood is standing upright?

Are there other plants that i can add to the mix?

I plan on a bare bottom tank though..however, i can add lava rocks only on the edge of where the drift woods would be standing but not too much, thanks for in advance for the help

Regards,
Bob








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duanes said:

I tie the rhizome of java fern to driftwood (it can also be tied to lava rock), it takes a while for it to root into the wood though, but the time it takes depends upon the amount of light used, ferts, etc.
Anubius is another plant that can be affixed to wood or other objects, both below

Pothos can also be set on floating drift wood, or wood placed near the surface, and will send roots into the wood, as long as the stem and leaves of the plant are emerged.

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Awesome..

Thanks a lot for this.

However, im hesistant to use fertilizers as they might harm the fish. Also, this set up is in the open. It has a roof and fluorescent light fixtures with LED. Will these thrive?



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duanes said:

The ferts I use are only liquid minerals made to be used in aquariums, and the fish were never harmed. I can't speak to LEDs, my successful planted tanks always get some indirect sunlight for a small part of the day.

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I see thats good news then. My tank is outside but has a roof. Sunlight hits thentank but not totally eapecially when its noon.

Brw, i live in the tropics. Will these plants thrive?


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