Trident Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus Var. Trident)

Trident Java Fern 

Java Fern Trident is a cultivated variety of Java Fern species. It produces attractive, narrow and distinctively shaped green leaves in trident-like formations and appaerance. With its unique leaf-shapes, Java Fern Trident will provide highly desirable visual interest to your aquarium aquascape.

Care & Maintenance for Java Fern

Java Fern Trident, like its other Java Fern cousins, is both versatile and easy to take care of in the aquarium. In nature, it grows on the banks of rivers and smaller streams both submerged as well as above the water surface.

• Minimum Lighting Required: Low
• Temperature Range: 68-82°F
• Tank Placement: Midground, Background

Java Fern's roots are designed to attach to hard surfaces such as rocks and driftwood. In aquariums, like in nature, the plant should be attached to hard surfaces - rocks, wood, decorations, etc. - and not be planted in substrate. It is a relatively slow growing plant. If some leaves become blackened and ragged, they should be removed. Sharp aquascaping scisosors will make this a quick and easy job.

Java Fern readily adapts to most aquarium conditions. It requires little light and is suitable for low nutrients conditions. The leaves of Java Fern contain chemicals that make them unpallatable to most herbivorous fish. It is the plant that will thrive in aquariums with some of the most boisterous fish.

Other Java Fern varieties are also available, including Java Fern, Java Fern Windelov, Java Fern Narrow Leaf, and Java Fern on mats.

Plants at Modern Aquarium

At Modern Aquarium, we strive to bring you healthy, beautiful specimens in every order. While the photos on our website are just examples of what you will receive, we do examine each plant in person before shipping it to you. If you have any questions about what to expect from your order, how to plant your new specimen, or the best starter plants for your tank, reach out to us any time!