Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) - Medium

Name: Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) - Medium
Brand: Aquarium Haven
SKU: PIS-CRESTJFM
Price: 30.0 AUD
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Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is a hardy, slow‑growing epiphyte plant with finely branched, crested leaf tips that add texture and movement to any aquascape. Ideal for beginners and advanced hobbyists, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium thrives when attached to wood or rock, needs low light and is rarely eaten by herbivorous fish.

The Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is a beautiful cultivated variety of Microsorum pteropus, often known as the ‘Windelov’ or crested Java fern. Its finely branched, frilly leaf tips create a soft, intricate look that stands out on driftwood, rocks and other hardscape.

Hardy, undemanding and slow‑growing, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is perfect for low‑tech planted tanks, shrimp setups, community aquariums and aquascapes where you want long‑lasting greenery without constant trimming.

Why Choose Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium?

The Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium offers a lot of benefits with minimal effort:

Distinctive crested, finely branched leaf tips for a premium aquascape look
Grows 10–20+ cm tall and wide, ideal for mid‑ground to background use
Very hardy and forgiving – great for beginners and experienced scapers
Low light and low CO₂ demand, perfect for low‑tech tanks
Rarely eaten by herbivorous or plant‑picking fish

Because it’s an epiphyte, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is planted on hardscape rather than buried in the substrate.

How to Plant Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium

To get the best from Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium:

Attach the rhizome to driftwood, rocks or other décor using thread, glue or plant wire
Do not bury the horizontal rhizome in the substrate – this can cause it to rot
Position it in low to medium flow where leaves can gently sway

Over time, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium will:

Anchor itself with fine roots to the surface it’s attached to
Spread slowly, forming a bushy clump with many crested leaf tips
Produce small plantlets on older leaves that can be detached and re‑attached elsewhere

Care Requirements for Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium

The Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is very easy to care for:

Light: Low to medium light is ideal; too much light can cause algae on leaves
CO₂: Not required; grows well in non‑CO₂ tanks
Water parameters: Tolerant of a wide range of pH and hardness
Temperature: Suits typical tropical aquarium temperatures

Regular water changes and stable conditions are usually all it needs. If growth is very slow or leaves pale, you can supplement with an all‑round liquid fertiliser, but heavy dosing is rarely necessary.

Perfect for Community & Shrimp Tanks

The Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium works beautifully in:

Community tanks with tetras, rasboras, gouramis and corydoras
Shrimp aquariums, where its leaves and roots provide grazing surfaces
Aquariums with fish that may nip softer plants, as Java fern is often ignored

Because it is not usually eaten by herbivorous fish, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is a reliable choice where other plants may struggle.

Aquascaping with Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium

In the aquascape, Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium is ideal for:

Mid‑ground focal points on driftwood branches or rock outcrops
Background clusters behind hardscape to soften lines
Creating a natural, jungle‑style look with its crested, frilly leaves

Combine Crested Java Fern (Micro Pteropus) – Medium with mosses, Anubias and other epiphytes to build rich, layered hardscape compositions that stay attractive long‑term with minimal maintenance.