Java Fern (standard)
Microsorum pteropus
The most popular aquarium plant in the world. Attach rhizome to hardscape — never bury it. Virtually indestructible. Produces adventitious plantlets on older leaves. Perfect for beginners.
NatureJungleWalstadBiotope
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
EpiphytePlacement
lowLight
not requiredCO₂
easyDifficulty
mediumGrowth
12"Max height
68-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
lowTech
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