hi all

how long did it take for ur java fern's to 'attach' themselves?

Thanks

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?

I wonder if it makes a difference what you are attaching it too as well?

Sounds like a thesis in that

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

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.

Thats a great idea ej!

I even hav lots of left over suction caps

Thanks

What sneaky Danes! Great idea! Must try it

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.

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.

where did you get your suction caps i cant seem to find them!

All lfs should have them

sorry what is lf's :-?

Local fish store I didn't know that either when I first joined :oops:

Thanks for that.

I have never tried it but I have heard of people using a little RTV on the rhizone to attatch to driftwood.

what about a pin through the rhizone would that hurt the plant you think ??

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