Lava rock with Microsorum Pteropus

Lava stone with Microsorum Pteropus - Ready to use with standard Java fern

The Lava Rock with Microsorum Pteropus is a beautiful, ready-to-use natural decoration for your aquarium. This porous lava rock is professionally planted with the standard Microsorum Pteropus (Java Fern)—one of the most popular aquarium plants in the world. Perfect for aquascapers looking to save time or beginners looking for an easy way to enhance their aquarium with natural decoration and an extremely robust plant.

Why choose Lava Stone with Microsorum Pteropus?

• Ready to use immediately: Plant is already professionally bonded to the lava stone
• Most popular plant: Standard Java Fern - one of the best-selling aquarium plants
• Extremely robust: Can withstand almost all water conditions
• Natural lava stone: Porous material with a unique texture
• Time-saving: No hassle with tying or gluing plants yourself
• Biological advantage: Porous lava rock provides a surface for beneficial bacteria
• Natural look: Instantly creates a professional aquascape look
• Unique product: Each lava stone is different in shape and structure

Benefits of Lava Stone with Java Fern

This combination of lava stone and Java fern offers unique benefits:

• Porous structure: Provides large surface area for beneficial bacteria
• Natural look: Authentic volcanic rock with fern-like plant
• Water-friendly: Suitable for aquarium use, sinks instantly
• Durable: Lasts for years without deteriorating
• Biological filtering: Supports the biological balance in the aquarium
• Plant continues to grow: The Microsorum attaches itself further and can grow
• Inedible: Not eaten by fish

Care and Placement

The Lava Stone with Microsorum Pteropus is extremely easy to use:

• Preparation: Rinse the lava stone briefly under running water
• Placement: Place directly in your aquarium, the stone will sink automatically
• Position: Suitable for center and back zone
• Maintenance: Minimal - the Microsorum grows slowly and requires little attention
• Light: Normal light is sufficient (little to a lot of light possible)
• Growth: The plant will continue to cling and can grow up to 50 cm

Technical Specifications

• Material: Natural lava stone with Microsorum Pteropus
• Plant: Microsorum Pteropus (standard Java fern)
• Placement: Middle and rear zone
• Max plant height: 50 cm
• Light requirements: Normal (little to a lot of light possible)
• Temperature: 15-30°C
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• CO2: Not required
• Plant origin: Southeast Asia
• Plant type: Rhizome plant (fern) on lava rock

Perfect for

The Lava Stone with Microsorum Pteropus is ideal for:

• Beginners who want an immediate good result with the most popular plant
• Aquascapers who want to save time
• Nature Aquarium style with natural decoration
• Biotope aquariums (Southeast Asian biotopes)
• Cichlid aquariums (plant is not eaten)
• Low-tech and high-tech aquariums
• Aquariums where you want to improve biological filtration
• As a focal point with a natural look
• As a gift for aquarium lovers

Combination tips

Combine the Microsorum Pteropus lava rock with other natural decorative elements like driftwood, other lava rocks, or natural substrate. You can also combine multiple lava rocks for a natural rocky landscape. Add Anubias varieties for a contrast between fern-like and broad leaves.

Please note: Because this is a natural product made with living plants, the exact size and shape of the lava rock may vary. Each lava rock is unique!