Java Fern

Notes

Bulletproof rhizome plant. Anchor the rhizome to wood or rock, bury it and it rots. Tolerates a wide range, grows even in unlit tanks.

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Compatible Fish

Fish that pair well with Java Fern

Java Fern works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory

Safe

Adolfo's Cory coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish

Safe

African Butterfly Fish coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog

Safe

African Dwarf Frog coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid

Safe

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish

Safe

Angelfish coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail

Safe

Assassin Snail coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Atlantic Mudskipper

Safe

Atlantic Mudskipper coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid

Safe

Auratus Cichlid coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish

Safe

Australian Rainbowfish coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark

Safe

Bala Shark coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banded Archerfish

Safe

Banded Archerfish coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish

Safe

Banjo Catfish coexists with Java Fern — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.