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Old 04-12-2010, 08:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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PetSmart is selling this as Java Fern and I, of course, bought it primarily because I knew I wouldn't get any snails from it. Apparently (or is it obviously) it is not. I have had it in the tank for about a year and it is doing better than any other plant I have had. Lots of nice new growth and my new lights aren't even here yet. Any idea what this is?
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Old 04-16-2010, 05:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Looks like African Water Fern (Bolbitis Heudelotii). Treat it the same as Java Fern & it should thrive.
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Actually, it is Trichomanes Javanicum. Not a true aquatic at all. They have been hanging in there, though.
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Just got back from Petsmart - this is now labeled as Aqua Fern. Java fern is labled as Tropical Fern and the latin name was correct on the Top Fin plants.
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