Java Fern

[Xr4tiCrew]

Quick question on Java fern. I just planted some and ended up placing it in the tank where I wanted it using plant weights. Will the be fine or does it need to be attached to something? 

[Fish Folk]

I suppose that depends on what the weight are composed of, and how free the Java Fern rhizomes are to grow, send out new growth, roots, etc. An photos?

If your plant weights are inert (e.g. Zinc Magnesium Alloy, Resin, Stone, etc) you're fine. I typically use smooth river stones to hold vermin plants in place if they cannot be buried into deep substrate.

[Xr4tiCrew]

On 7/30/2023 at 8:25 PM, Fish Folk said:

I suppose that depends on what the weight are composed of, and how free the Java Fern rhizomes are to grow, send out new growth, roots, etc. An photos?

If your plant weights are inert (e.g. Zinc Magnesium Alloy, Resin, Stone, etc) you're fine. I typically use smooth river stones to hold vermin plants in place if they cannot be buried into deep substrate.

I’ll take a picture and post it. I just used the plant weights I bought from this site. 

[Fish Folk]

On 7/30/2023 at 10:27 PM, Xr4tiCrew said:

I’ll take a picture and post it. I just used the plant weights I bought from this site. 

I assume Zinc Magnesium Alloy. Should be just fine. You just do not want to obstruct the rhizome. 

[Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

On 7/30/2023 at 9:57 PM, Xr4tiCrew said:

Quick question on Java fern. I just planted some and ended up placing it in the tank where I wanted it using plant weights. Will the be fine or does it need to be attached to something? 

It is fine, given the plant weight is around the stems and not the rhizome.