ZeeZ

I've been getting conflicting reports regarding burying Java Ferns in an NPT tank. Some say to leave them alone like you would in a normal tank, unburied. Others say it's fine to bury the rhizome in the dirt. Which is correct?

Michael

Do not bury the rhizome in any type of substrate.

The Trigger

Do not bury the rhizome. It's best if you attatch java fern to either a rock or a piece of driftwood with either cotton thread or fishing line. Some people also use rubber bands. If you bury it, the fern will grow for a while than just melt and die

ZeeZ

Gotcha, thanks. So I assume I shouldn't bury other rhizome plants like Anuibas or Crypts, either?

The Trigger

Anubias I also only put on rocks and wood. Not sure if you can bury the roots. I just think it looks cooler on wood. Maybe someone else can touch on that one. But crypts are fine to bury. just don't move them a lot after u plant them. They are notorious melters after a replant. But they will usually bounce back even after a hardcore melt.

PaulG

Anubias and Java Ferns, do not bury.

Crypts, bury.

pjb9166

Im glad i had seen this thread. I better unburry my java fern. No wonder the leaves are turning black.