Rhizome · Midground
Java Fern Trident
Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'
BeginnerLight · lowCO₂ · low
Type
Rhizome
Placement
Midground
Max height
10″
Light need
low
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
68–82°F
Notes
Narrow three-pronged leaves. Easier to scape with than standard Java Fern, looks intentional rather than wild.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Java Fern Trident
Java Fern Trident 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
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Java Fern Trident — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Java Fern Trident — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Moor Goldfish
SafeBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer, but Java Fern Trident's leathery leaves shrug off the pressure.
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