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Mini Bolbitis on Clay Moss Ball
Plant Profile Need a simple way to add texture to a small setup? The Mini Bolbitis on Clay Moss Ball delivers. We have anchored the delicate, textu...
View full detailsSalvinia Cucullata
Plant Profile Salvinia Cucullata is a less common floating plant with small, nickel-sized leaves and a signature trick: unique pouch-like, hooded f...
View full detailsChristmas Moss and Windelov Java Fern on Driftwood
Plant Profile If you want to fern-ish your aquascape with something with a little more texture, this pre-built plant combo is the way to go. Instea...
View full detailsChristmas Moss and Java Fern on Driftwood
Plant Profile This plug-and-play aquarium plant decor is moss-definitely the easiest way to upgrade your tank! We have pre-attached a lush, velvety...
View full detailsBolbitis Heteroclita on Moss Ball
Plant Profile Bolbitis Heteroclita on Moss Ball delivers an effortless, plug-and-play hardscape accent. We have anchored the broad, deep-green fron...
View full detailsJava Fern Kiat
Plant Profile Java Fern Kiat is a rare hybrid variety that combines genetic traits from both Bolbitis and classic Java Fern. Featuring broader, hig...
View full detailsSalvinia Natans/ Floating Fern
Plant Profile Salvinia Natans, also known as the Floating Watermoss or Water Butterfly Wing, is a less common floating fern featuring nickel-sized,...
View full detailsLive Aquatic Ferns
Aquatic ferns continue to reign as hobbyist favorites thanks to their bulletproof care, versatility, and uncanny ability to transform blank hardscape into lush, ancient underwater landscapes with zero effort.
Explore Varieties by Scale & Tank Placement
- Miniature & Nano Aquarium Plants: Compact cultivars like Mini Bolbitis, Java Fern Trident Mini, and Bolbitis Heteroclita add intricate detail and bushy texture to small layouts.
- Classic Midground Focal Points: Versatile species such as Standard Java Fern, Java Fern Windelov, Java Fern Trident, and Java Fern Thor's Hammer provide reliable green structure, unique leaf tip geometries, and vibrant branching fronds.
- Background Anchors & Tall Species: Architectural specimens like Java Fern Lettuce (Latifolia) and African Water Fern reach 8 to 12+ inches tall for expansive background volume.
Care & Planting Basics
Never bury the rhizome beneath substrate, as restricted water flow causes rot. Attach the plant to hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread, and keep it in areas with moderate water flow to keep fronds clear of debris. Master long-term care in our full guide: Microsorum Java Fern Care Guide: Black Spot Causes & Solutions.