{"product_id":"needle-leaf-java-fern-microsorum-pteropus","title":"Needle Leaf Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeedle Leaf Java Fern is a beautiful and hardy aquarium plant known for its long, narrow leaves and deep green coloration. This variety of Java Fern adds a natural, flowing appearance to planted aquariums and is highly valued by aquascapers for its unique leaf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many aquarium plants, Java Fern does not require planting in substrate. Instead, it grows best when attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape, where it slowly spreads and develops into dense clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts hardy nature makes it an excellent plant for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, thriving in a wide range of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our plants are grown and maintained in healthy aquariums to ensure strong, established specimens ready for your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Love Java Fern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle Leaf Java Fern is one of the most popular aquarium plants because it is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextremely hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadaptable to many water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for beginner planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect for attaching to driftwood or rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin leaves create beautiful texture in aquascapes and provide shelter for small fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsorum pteropus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle Leaf Java Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground \/ background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle Leaf Java Fern thrives in a wide range of aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate lighting works best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is very adaptable and performs well even in low-tech aquariums without CO2 injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eHow To Plant Java Fern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava Fern should never be buried in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eattach to driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etie to rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglue to hardscape with aquarium-safe glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewedge into crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant's rhizome must remain exposed to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time the roots will naturally attach to the hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAquascaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle Leaf Java Fern is ideal for creating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejungle-style planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow-tech planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin leaves add beautiful movement and texture when placed near driftwood or rock structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatible Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant works well in almost any aquarium including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommunity tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erainbowfish tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguppy tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebetta tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also resistant to most fish nibbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy Plants From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy aquarium-grown plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from pests and algae where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in stable aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plants are maintained alongside our aquariums to ensure strong, healthy specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder and plant supplier in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll plants may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on growth stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants should be rinsed before adding to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42756855955561,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/COMING_SOON.png?v=1772926247","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/needle-leaf-java-fern-microsorum-pteropus","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}