Java fern and "young"

[Bish67]

I have a fern Thats been in 20g tank since the start...about 3 months. Since week 2 its had roots in the mother plant ...which now have large leaves. Do i try to separate...or will they release themselves? Seems a very long time now?

 

[dwayne.aycock]

In the life of a plant, 3 months is not very long. From what I learned from Rivercats, a planted tank takes about 6 months to become stable. There are periods of growth and periods of dormancy. Great that you are in a period of growth. I would wait a little while just to be sure. can't hurt.
Good luck.....Dwayne

 

[Bish67]

ok...thanks for reply D.....my tank consistently reads zero on all levels
..bar nitrate which is around 10. just wondering if i should leave them be

 

[billsey420]

This is my java fern I got about a month ago

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

In the life of a plant, 3 months is not very long. From what I learned from Rivercats, a planted tank takes about 6 months to become stable. There are periods of growth and periods of dormancy. Great that you are in a period of growth. I would wait a little while just to be sure. can't hurt.
Good luck.....Dwayne

God bless that Rivercats

She is exactly right. More time the better really. Java Fern also will release the baby plants when the time is right. I looked into one of my tanks the other day to see a new Java Fern planted on my DW.

 

[Bish67]

ok...Ta...i will wait n see