Indian Fern Ceratopteris Thalictroides – Easy Floating & Stem Aquarium Plant

Description

Indian Fern (Ceratopteris thalictroides) is a highly versatile, fast-growing aquarium plant that can be used as either a floating plant or a rooted background stem plant, making it one of the most flexible live plants available for freshwater aquariums. Its distinctive, lacy bright-green fronds create a beautiful, natural canopy or background that provides shelter for shy fish, breeding habitat for bubble-nest builders, and cover for fry.

Indian Fern is well-known as an excellent natural water purifier, absorbing excess nutrients, nitrates, and ammonia efficiently — improving water quality in heavily stocked tanks.

• Species: Ceratopteris thalictroides
• Difficulty: Easy — suitable for beginners and low-tech setups
• CO2: Not required (optional for faster growth)
• Light: Low to moderate
• Growth rate: Fast
• Use as floating plant or rooted background plant
• Provides natural shelter for betta fish, guppies, and fry
• Absorbs excess nutrients — improves water quality
• Reproduces easily via plantlets on older fronds

A favourite among planted tank hobbyists. Available at mytankscape.com.