Damonc1964

Ok newbie question here.

I have seen several pictures on here of drift wood with narrow/needle leaf java fern attached to it and like this look very much.

So numerous questions come to mind.

1) What is the best method of attaching the fern?
2) Do the roots burrow into the wood and become permanent?
3) Is narrow the same as needle leaf or are they different?

Lastly I need to purchase some and was wondering if anyone has any good sources for the java fern, I already have a good piece of wood in the tank.

houseofcards

You could use zipties or thread to attach to the wood. The roots do become lightly attached but can be removed. I have some narrow leaf for sale. If your interested. It's in this thread:

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...-s-plants.html

Damonc1964

how big of a clump can I get from you, how many leaves?

houseofcards

PMing you.

hamsterman

You can use any type of line/thread. I use fishing line all the time.

Damonc1964

I found a local source for some needle leaf, thanks anyway.

chadly

I use black rubber bands used for womens hair

Seattle_Aquarist

Hi Damonc1964,

I used to use thread, now I use Super Glue Gel. I read that it is used in marine aquariums and none of my fish have suffered from its' use. I pull out the driftwood or rock. I wipe the area of the driftwood or rock with a paper towel but neither it or the plant needs to be "dry" for them to bond. I put a couple of drops in the area I want to attach the plant, place the plant and hold it against the glue for about 15 seconds. Then I put the driftwood or rock back in the tank.

p-daddy

Never thought to use superglue, and I've been using it on corals for years. I just shoved my ferns into some crevices in the wood and now it's a jungle.

flashbang009

Can you use any gel super glue or is it a certain kind? and this isn't in the right forum but how long does java fern take to acclimate/start growing in a tank? i've had mine for about a month and it hasn't grown much besides some roots yet.