Journal UNS 150U - Nature Aquarium

[Koan]

some narrow leaf java fern that isn’t the size of a golf ball

GlassAqua has some mats you could cobble together

Java Fern Microsorum Pteropus Minor Narrow Leaf Mat Live Aquatic Plant

Microsorum Pteropus AKA Java Fern Narrow Leaf is the skinnier cousin of the very common Java Fern. Its sharp and narrow leaves grow out to be only half an inch wide at most. This easy-to-grow beginner plant is only available in 3x2" mats and can essentially fill a background or midground of any...

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[Capraquaria]

GlassAqua has some mats you could cobble together

Java Fern Microsorum Pteropus Minor Narrow Leaf Mat Live Aquatic Plant

Microsorum Pteropus AKA Java Fern Narrow Leaf is the skinnier cousin of the very common Java Fern. Its sharp and narrow leaves grow out to be only half an inch wide at most. This easy-to-grow beginner plant is only available in 3x2" mats and can essentially fill a background or midground of any...

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Yes, those might be the best of what I've seen that won't get lost in the tank! I did consider tying some pots or clumps together, at least to start. Thank you

 

[BranchScape]

I started with mats from ADG, likely the same ones as being sold. From December to now my total quantity has tripled. Tons of baby plants from the old leaves that I tie together with ADA wood tight and move around. So I wouldn't worry about them being lost.