How To: Attach JAVA FERN on DRIFTWOOD - (Tips and Tricks)

Описание: Learn how to attach java fern on driftwood in this video! The following methods in this video can be applied to any kind of hardscape and any kind of aquarium plant such as java fern, anubias, or java moss. Whether you are attaching java fern on wood or rocks this is a super simple way to grow java fern faster and have a more beautiful aquarium.

There are 4 main methods to attaching java fern on driftwood: 1. Elastic bands 2. Fishing line 3. Cotton thread and 4. Superglue. All methods are great for attaching java fern but come with different pros and cons. Being familiar with each method will allow you to pick and choose which way to attach java fern on driftwood that works best for your situation.

1. Elastic Bands: They are super cheap and probably laying around somewhere in your house. Elastic bands can be used in a pinch if you are trying to quickly attach java fern on rocks or driftwood.

2. Fishing line: This stuff is nearly invisible underwater so you will likely not draw any attention to the line holding down your java fern plant. The fishing line will not break down in your planted aquarium, therefore this is a permanent fix.

3. Cotton thread: Similar to the fishing line, but cotton will eventually break down and dissolve in your planted aquarium, therefore this is not a permanent fix. Although, there is a good chance that your java fern plant will be attached on the wood by the time the thread dissolves.

4. Super Glue: This is the more popular method as it is super quick and relatively straight forward. It is slightly more expensive than the other methods but not by much. Be careful not to use too much super glue when attaching java fern on driftwood because once hard it will be white and visible in your planted aquarium.

NOTE: I only have experience using cyanoacrylate based superglue and have never had any problems with the superglue harming plants or animals in my aquarium. Through my personal experiences and research online I believe this superglue to be safe for aquarium use. I try to let the superglue cure as much as possible before adding it to the aquarium but in some instances uncured superglue has also been added in the aquarium with no ill effects.

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