Anubias Barteri:
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives in all conditions.
It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving slow-growing algae the chance to become established. The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root. Fishing line can be used to attach the plant until it gains a hold. If planted on the bottom the rhizome must not be covered because it tends to rot.
It flowers frequently under water and will thrive in shady places, where other plants will not. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
Java Fern:
Java Fern is a beautiful addition to the freshwater, planted aquarium. Growing around 8 inches tall, with creeping, green rhizomes, Java Ferns are well suited for not only planted aquariums, but also those that contain cichlids and other large South American fish. Java Ferns will do well if planted in moderate light as well as in a shaded area. It is amphibious, meaning that it will grow either partially or fully submersed. Provide at least 2 watts per gallon of light supplied by full spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs. Java Ferns will thrive in an aquarium with an alkalinity of 3-8 dKH and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. They will propagate by adventitious plants on leaves & roots, and rhizome division may also be seen. Java Fern looks great planted singly, or in groups if there is enough room in the aquarium. Java Moss: Java moss originates from Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Japan, Java, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and the islands of the East Indian archipelago. It is very common in moist tropical climates, often seen growing vigorously on rocks, tree trunks, and river banks. It is the most common of the mosses used in aquariums and is sold widely throughout the world in the aquarium trade, both in shops and online. Originally identified as Vesicularia dubyana , Java moss has recently has been reclassified as Taxiphyllum barbieri. Many references still use the original classification and debate continues over the accuracy of the name change. Some assert that Vesicularia dubyana is a different species, known by the common name of Singapore moss. However, that view is also highly debated and many believe that these plants are, in fact, the same moss. A delicate moss, Java moss has small irregularly branched stems that are populated with rows of tiny overlapping oval-shaped leaves. The elongated bright green leaves of the submerged forms of Java moss are much smaller than those that grow on land. Like other mosses, Java moss has no true roots; instead, it absorbs nutrients primarily through its leaves. It will grow free-floating or will send out rhizoids to attach itself to rocks, decorations, and driftwood, as well as to gravel or sand.
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