Tropica 008B Microsorum Pteropus Windeløv

Tropica 008B Microsorum Pteropus Windeløv

Tropica 008B Microsorum Pteropus Windeløv is a Windeløv Java Fern, one of the most distinctive Java Fern varieties in the aquarium hobby. It suits beginners and experienced aquarists who want a hardy, slow-growing plant with a lace-like look for driftwood, rock and hardscape in a freshwater aquarium.

Key Benefits

• Branched leaf tips give an elegant, lace-like appearance unlike any other aquatic fern
• Named after Tropica founder Holger Windeløv, this cultivar adds texture and visual interest to an aquascape
• Slow growth keeps it tidy, and it suits both small and large aquariums
• Exceptionally hardy and undemanding, and it thrives in a wide range of water conditions
• Highly resistant to herbivorous fish, so it is a reliable choice for community aquariums
• Low light and no CO₂ required, which makes it a good fit for low-tech tanks

How to Use

• Use it as a feature plant attached to driftwood, rocks or other decorative hardscape.
• Tie or glue the plant to the hardscape. Over time it anchors itself naturally.
• Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate. Like all Java Ferns, Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' can deteriorate if the rhizome is buried.

Suitable For

• Beginner aquariums
• Low-tech tanks
• Community aquariums
• Driftwood and rock attachments
• Nature-style aquascapes

Compatibility

It is highly resistant to herbivorous fish, so it can share a tank with them. It copes with a wide range of water conditions, which makes it a flexible addition to many community set-ups.

Specifications

• Species: Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv'
• Common name: Windeløv Java Fern
• Origin: Cultivar
• Growth rate: Slow
• Typical size: 15–20 cm (6–8") in height and width
• Height: 10–20+ cm (4–8+")
• Light requirement: Low
• CO₂ requirement: Low (not required)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I plant the Windeløv Java Fern in the substrate?
No. The rhizome should not be buried, as this can cause the plant to deteriorate. Tie or glue it to driftwood, rock or other hardscape and it will anchor itself over time.

Does it need CO₂ or strong lighting?
No. It has a low light requirement and a low CO₂ requirement, and CO₂ is not required. That makes it a good choice for low-tech tanks.

How big does it get?
It is slow-growing and typically reaches 15–20 cm (6–8") in height and width. The listed height range is 10–20+ cm (4–8+"), so it suits both small and large aquariums.

Will herbivorous fish eat it?
It is highly resistant to herbivorous fish, which is why it works well in community aquariums.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is exceptionally hardy and undemanding, and it thrives in a wide range of water conditions. Experienced aquarists also use it as a feature plant.

What makes this Java Fern different from the standard one?
The Windeløv cultivar has beautifully branched leaf tips, which give it a lace-like appearance unlike other aquatic ferns.

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