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Microsorum pteropus lion fish

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Description

Plants height: 20–30 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Low to Medium

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Slow to Medium

Origin: Southeast Asia

Position: Midground to Background

Care Tips: Microsorum pteropus Lion Fish is a distinctive variety of Java Fern with unique, elongated, and sometimes ruffled leaves, giving it the appearance of flowing fins. It thrives in low to medium lighting, making it ideal for low-tech aquariums. Like other Java Ferns, it should be attached to rocks or driftwood and not planted in the substrate. This plant has a slow to medium growth rate, requiring minimal care beyond occasional trimming of older leaves. It works well in midground to background positions and adds an elegant and natural touch to aquascapes.