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	Java Fern in Gravel
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	So in my one tank i have a gorgeous java fern attatced to a piece of driftwood. In my other tank there is no driftwood so is it possible to just plant java fern right into the gravel? Or does it really need to be planted on driftwood?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
pritch33 Small Fry Posts: 3 Kudos: 6 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	ive never had much luck with it being planted i just wrap the roots around a small pebble to keep it weighted down works fine for me Ray
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Maybe you could tie it to a rock, if you have one. If not, any artificial ornament would work as well. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Hooktor I think you will find the Java Fern will rot in the gravel the roots must be free flowing. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	I don't have a problem with mine. The roots are actually rooting around some of the gravel. Crazy little plants... 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	i have never had any luck with java fern in the gravel myself. you could just let it float around, it should still grow that way, it just won't attach to anything. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The roots can go in the gravel the rhizome cannot. If you have a rock just tie it to that, or a really small piece of driftwood it doesnt have to be very big. That will keep the rhizome out of the substrate and allow the roots to dig down in...which they will do. ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the [link=pain]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	Ok, it is in my rocky tank so i can just do that. Thanks for all your help.
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