This type of fern was obtained by selection and, in fact, is a hybrid of the well-known Thai fern. Vindelov's fern was bred by Tropica Aquarium Plants, which was once founded by Holger Vindelov, in whose honor the new species was named. The plant is characterized by unpretentious care and resistance to various diseases that other varieties of the Thai fern are susceptible to. We will consider features, content and photos of Vindelov's fern in this article.
Rules for planting a fern in an aquarium
Planting a plant is required only in bright places in the aquarium. This is necessary to obtain a beautiful he althy bush, which can only be grown in a well-lit aquarium. It looks especially beautiful in the foreground, next to the decorative elements of the bottom. It is noteworthy that the maintenance of Vindelov's fern can also be carried out under shading conditions, but in this case the bush will have a small size and a less saturated color of the petals. During the initial planting, you need to fix the plant in the ground. For this ferntied to a snag or soil elements with a thread. This procedure is carried out so that before rooting, which occurs, as a rule, up to 15 days, the algae does not emerge. When fern grows in favorable conditions, it tends to change the look of the aquarium decor and grow to incredible sizes, so it needs periodic pruning.
Content Features
Windell's plant, like other types of Thai fern, is extremely thermophilic, so you should keep it at a temperature of at least 20 degrees Celsius. In this case, the water hardness parameters should be within dH 2-12. Stiffness must be monitored, because at its higher rates in a fern, darkening of the leaves can be observed. Water must be regularly filtered and partially replaced. As a rule, 10% of the total volume of water in the aquarium is replaced. In order to ensure intensive growth of the fern, it is planted near an aerator or filter, as water circulation has a positive effect on its growth.
Any substrate is used as soil, since the algae receives all the substances it needs from the water, and the roots serve only to fix on the surface of the soil.
Neighborhood and compatibility with other inhabitants
The root system of Vindelov's fern is distinguished by its fragility, which excludes the possibility of keeping it together with fish,that burrow into the ground. These are, first of all, agamixis, almost all types of aquarium catfish and cichlids. However, there are also representatives of the aquatic environment who get along well with Vindelov's algae. These include swordtails, angelfish and fish that love to eat fresh vegetation. Vindelow's fern petals are saturated with an enzyme that is inedible for fish.
Of the representatives of the plant world, cryptocoryne and hornwort can successfully coexist with ferns. It is not recommended to plant next to Vallisneria, which does not tolerate intense light and slows down the growth of Thai-type ferns.
Vindelow's fern has gained wide popularity among aquarium breeders due to its high decorative qualities and ease of care. Today, many aquarists breed entire underwater gardens of this fern at home.
