Java Fern

[NeonTetraBoi]

I have this java fern in a 30g tank that I got a few weeks ago and I was wondering if it is doing well or not because I saw that some of the leaves are turning brown and it started sprouting roots out of some of the leaves.

 

[Mary765]

The roots are normal and the brown leaves aren't uncommon. Have you put it in the substrate though? You shouldn't do that; java fern need to sit on top of your gravel not in it.

 

[NeonTetraBoi]

I have put it in the gravel which I will be moving out now and thank you

 

[Mary765]

Yeah let it sit on top of the gravel instead. That should help stop the leaves from going brown

 

[Mazeus]

It does really well growing on rocks or driftwood (it can be secured with a bit of thread or superglue).

 

[smee82]

Also rhe roots growinging from the leaves are baby plants. They will fall off on there own or you can pull them off gently before you can attaching them

 

[DutchAquarium]

the leaves are turning brown because these are the reproductive spores. In java ferns, the plantlets grow off the leaves. I also highly recommend tieing the java fern to some drift wood or rocks. You could also super glue it which is aquarium safe.