Java fern (Microsorum pteropus) is one of the most popular plants in the aquarium trade due to its hardness and adaptability, it’s a suitable cultivar for a wide variety of tanks. Java fern care is simple and this plant is relatively easy to grow, making it a fantastic choice for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike. It absorbs carbon dioxide, which fish produce when they respirate. The plant uses the carbon dioxide to thrive, replacing it with healthy oxygen for tank inhabitants.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Height | Ease of growing |
| Microsorum pteropus | Java fern, windelov | 35cm | Easy |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Colour | Difficulty |
| 20-28oC | 6.0-7.5 | Dark green | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Growth Rate | Placement | Substrate |
| Low to moderate | Slow | Mid- to background | No |