catfish_dude Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 hi all how long did it take for ur java fern's to 'attach' themselves? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Never taken any notice as I have always jammed them into a crack in the wood or anchored them with a stone so don't know at what point the roots took over but would imagine 2 - 3 months. I wonder if it makes a difference what you are attaching it too as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriber Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I wonder if it makes a difference what you are attaching it too as well? Sounds like a thesis in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 I have recently been in Denmark (The homeland of Tropica) they grow Java Fern on driftwood with a suction cup attached to it, this allow placing the plants on the glass, which in turn makes a very good place for Discus to hide under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Hi there ej.................What an excellent idea and that would enable the covering of many things. I have a java fern that attached to a piece of wood within two weeks - I do use plant fertilizer in the tank with water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfish_dude Posted January 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Thats a great idea ej! I even hav lots of left over suction caps Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 What sneaky Danes! Great idea! Must try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budak Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 With nutrient-rich water, good Co2 and moderate lighting, I find java ferns take about a month to get attached. Instead of fishing or cotton thread, I find that those slightly stiff plastic cords used to tie phone/computer/wire cables together when you buy an appliance ideal for fixing the fern rhizomes onto driftwood. Here's an article that might be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Mine have always taken 1-2 months. I stick the java fern where I want it (on a rock or wood) and lay a couple of acid cleaned lead strips across it. As soon as the plant is stuck the lead is removed so the tank looks as natural as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejmorrison Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 where did you get your suction caps i cant seem to find them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 All lfs should have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejmorrison Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 sorry what is lf's :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Local fish store I didn't know that either when I first joined :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I have never tried it but I have heard of people using a little RTV on the rhizone to attatch to driftwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 what about a pin through the rhizone would that hurt the plant you think ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I just used fishing sinkers again - I got a bag of tiny ones from The Warehouse and tied them on with fishing line. The leaves hide the sinkers and the plants stay where you want them until they attach. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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