@ that don’t don’t bad, they typically are set it and forget it plants for me, had them in goldfish tubs in the past and they grew awesome. I have a few within my aquariums and grow just fine.
Sorry to hear that. Was there anything in this video that made gave you any ideas as to why? If you want to drop a picture of your Java fern on my FB page, under the fern post I'll take a look and let you know what I think it might be. facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
Although your tanks look beautiful so it seems you're doing a good job, this info show's the issue with a high-tech aquarium for most people. One the one hand you show plants that survive easily in a bucket for a couple of months with no care at all, but just as easily talk about fertilizing and checking parameters to know how much to apply, flow rate issues and algae problems with unhealthy plants. Seems contractionary to me, I'm curious how they would do in a low-tech tank (Walstad/Father Fish method) where all those parameters are being dealt with the live forms in the tank itself without needing those interventions from the outside.
Hey, thanks for the compliment and sharing your opinion on the matter. As far as classifying tanks as low tech or high tech... Almost all the footage comes from a tank with Nicrew lights and canister filters - no CO2. I'd say that's tech, not particularly high tech or high budget. Sorry if I made this unclear, even though the Java fern can survive long term in a bucket, in kind of a dormant phase, that was just an example of how hardy they are. It's not going to allow them to grow or give us anything fun to look at in our tanks. You might have a lot of luck growing Java fern the way Father Fish explains things. I think you'd have to find a way to allow it to root into the soil. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Father Fish method relies exclusively on nutrients in the substrate. All I'm doing is sharing my experiences growing this plant. I've been in the hobby for over 30 years, worked at a few different fish stores and have a background in biology. I have friends that keep dirted no maintenance tanks, reef tanks, high tech planted tanks so on so forth. Personally that's one of the things that I enjoy about the hobby, there's so many different ways to be successful with aquariums. Doesn't make anyone right or wrong. We could all learn from each other and enjoy the differences instead of as you said "having issues" with other people's set ups. Clearly I know how to grow Java fern, but no offense taken if you want to go a different route!
I had them in my tanks for quite some time, until they suffered some sort of disease. The leaves turn brown and spread to other leaves. Even removing the sick leaves can’t save it.
I'm sorry to hear that your Java fern keeps dying. Did you use any liquid fertilizer in the aquarium? It could be as simple as missing one or two nutrients?
@ I do add liquid fertiliser from time to time. I think it’s a disease instead of malnutrition, the reason I suspect as such is the way the brown area seems to spread to adjacent leaves at roughly same region. Before this the Java fern was propagating really well with lots of baby ferns at the leaves tips.
@@calvinyoutube3116 I have been looking into this and it seems as if there are a couple possible infections, though it's pretty rare in the aquarium world for plants to get diseases. If you want to drop a picture on my FB page - since you cant do it on RUclips - I'd be happy to help you diagnose what's going on. Just drop it in the comments under the fern post. facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
I can't agree with this. I've killed a lot of these "easy, hardy" java ferns. And no, I didn't plant them in the substrate. I know a lot of people have trouble with them too. What's worse is that they die a long, slow death. Yellow leaves here and there--nothing alarming. But it keeps happening until there's nothing left. They are nothing like Anubias or Hornwort. Now those are very hard to kill.
Is it possible your water is very hard? It seems like they might prefer lower KH ranges. I have ridiculously hard water (GH and KH 120-180), and Anubias and Buce love it. Other plants not so much.
I'm afraid I'm having the same issue setting up an epiphyte moss tank. Other plants and moss are looking healthy. Java fern and moss are browning. "Bulletproof" my hairy butt.
@@CuriousKey This is a great point that you're making. I have really soft tap water so this didn't come to mind. Definitely worth looking into if you're having a hard time growing.
@@michaellavella2377 Lol, it looks like I was off in my bulletproof description. I didn't realize so many people were having a hard time. If you want to drop a picture on my FB page I'll take a look and try and help you diagnose it. facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
I really couldn't disagree more. I've never planted mine in the substrate but it often slowly rots away and gets black sports over it. I'm not sure if it's my harder water. It needs tonnes of Pottasium as well
A lot of people are saying that they aren't having such an easy time growing it... I think the common thread is not using an all-in-one fertilizer. Do you use one?
What's your favorite type of Java fern?
Dude, you're killing it with these videos. Very well done.
Thank you - hope it was helpful!
I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Great!
Thanks so much Jane, hope you enjoy some other videos!
Great video thank you 🎉
Thanks so much!
Java fern would be a good plant to add to my planted tank!
Thanks!
Thanks for dropping a comment! Hopefully you enjoy the Java fern!
Very cool and detailed video on this wonderful plant. Thanks for sharing 😁👍
Thanks Patty! I know you're not into using liquid ferts. How does Java fern do in your tanks?
@ that don’t don’t bad, they typically are set it and forget it plants for me, had them in goldfish tubs in the past and they grew awesome. I have a few within my aquariums and grow just fine.
I'll have to try adding this to my tank, thanks!
Everyone needs some Java fern!
nice care guide!
Thank you!
My java fern dies a lot. My other, less hardy plants, are thriving.
Sorry to hear that. Was there anything in this video that made gave you any ideas as to why? If you want to drop a picture of your Java fern on my FB page, under the fern post I'll take a look and let you know what I think it might be.
facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
Although your tanks look beautiful so it seems you're doing a good job, this info show's the issue with a high-tech aquarium for most people.
One the one hand you show plants that survive easily in a bucket for a couple of months with no care at all, but just as easily talk about fertilizing and checking parameters to know how much to apply, flow rate issues and algae problems with unhealthy plants.
Seems contractionary to me, I'm curious how they would do in a low-tech tank (Walstad/Father Fish method) where all those parameters are being dealt with the live forms in the tank itself without needing those interventions from the outside.
Hey, thanks for the compliment and sharing your opinion on the matter. As far as classifying tanks as low tech or high tech... Almost all the footage comes from a tank with Nicrew lights and canister filters - no CO2. I'd say that's tech, not particularly high tech or high budget.
Sorry if I made this unclear, even though the Java fern can survive long term in a bucket, in kind of a dormant phase, that was just an example of how hardy they are. It's not going to allow them to grow or give us anything fun to look at in our tanks.
You might have a lot of luck growing Java fern the way Father Fish explains things. I think you'd have to find a way to allow it to root into the soil. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Father Fish method relies exclusively on nutrients in the substrate. All I'm doing is sharing my experiences growing this plant. I've been in the hobby for over 30 years, worked at a few different fish stores and have a background in biology.
I have friends that keep dirted no maintenance tanks, reef tanks, high tech planted tanks so on so forth. Personally that's one of the things that I enjoy about the hobby, there's so many different ways to be successful with aquariums. Doesn't make anyone right or wrong. We could all learn from each other and enjoy the differences instead of as you said "having issues" with other people's set ups. Clearly I know how to grow Java fern, but no offense taken if you want to go a different route!
I had them in my tanks for quite some time, until they suffered some sort of disease. The leaves turn brown and spread to other leaves. Even removing the sick leaves can’t save it.
I'm sorry to hear that your Java fern keeps dying. Did you use any liquid fertilizer in the aquarium? It could be as simple as missing one or two nutrients?
@ I do add liquid fertiliser from time to time. I think it’s a disease instead of malnutrition, the reason I suspect as such is the way the brown area seems to spread to adjacent leaves at roughly same region. Before this the Java fern was propagating really well with lots of baby ferns at the leaves tips.
@@calvinyoutube3116 I have been looking into this and it seems as if there are a couple possible infections, though it's pretty rare in the aquarium world for plants to get diseases. If you want to drop a picture on my FB page - since you cant do it on RUclips - I'd be happy to help you diagnose what's going on. Just drop it in the comments under the fern post.
facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
I can't agree with this. I've killed a lot of these "easy, hardy" java ferns. And no, I didn't plant them in the substrate. I know a lot of people have trouble with them too. What's worse is that they die a long, slow death. Yellow leaves here and there--nothing alarming. But it keeps happening until there's nothing left. They are nothing like Anubias or Hornwort. Now those are very hard to kill.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Java fern. Sounds like your other plants are doing well right? Do you use any fertilizer in the aquarium?
Is it possible your water is very hard? It seems like they might prefer lower KH ranges.
I have ridiculously hard water (GH and KH 120-180), and Anubias and Buce love it. Other plants not so much.
I'm afraid I'm having the same issue setting up an epiphyte moss tank. Other plants and moss are looking healthy. Java fern and moss are browning. "Bulletproof" my hairy butt.
@@CuriousKey This is a great point that you're making. I have really soft tap water so this didn't come to mind. Definitely worth looking into if you're having a hard time growing.
@@michaellavella2377 Lol, it looks like I was off in my bulletproof description. I didn't realize so many people were having a hard time. If you want to drop a picture on my FB page I'll take a look and try and help you diagnose it. facebook.com/FreshFlowAquatic
I have hard water and don't regularly dose my tank. So my java fern always dies a slow painful death. Lol.
Lol, I think it's mostly people with super hard water that seem to have a hard time growing it. RIP 🌿
I really couldn't disagree more. I've never planted mine in the substrate but it often slowly rots away and gets black sports over it.
I'm not sure if it's my harder water.
It needs tonnes of Pottasium as well
A lot of people are saying that they aren't having such an easy time growing it... I think the common thread is not using an all-in-one fertilizer. Do you use one?