{"product_id":"zoo-med-lace-fern","title":"Zoo Med Lace Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn artificial fern that adds cover without the upkeep of a live plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Lace Fern is part of Zoo Med's Naturalistic Flora range — a realistic artificial terrarium plant on a root-stake base, built to add jungle texture, hiding spots and privacy to a reptile or amphibian enclosure without the light, humidity or feeding a live plant needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — the leaves are built to take misting or a fogger without deteriorating, and can be wiped clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot-stake anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e — pushes into substrate for a stable, natural-looking hold rather than sitting loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds cover and privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives a shy animal somewhere to retreat from view, which live plants often can't survive being used for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages natural drinking behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e — water droplets collect on the leaves after misting, which some species will drink from in preference to a still water bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtificial terrarium\/paludarium plant, Naturalistic Flora range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot-stake, pushed into substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable plastic with water-resistant leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 cm spread, around 25 cm tall (retailer-measured; not published on Zoo Med's own spec sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrariums, vivariums and paludariums for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates that benefit from visual cover and planted-look décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e species that will chew or ingest décor pieces — check plastic decor is appropriate for your animal before adding it, and remove promptly if it's being gnawed on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse or wipe down periodically to clear dust, substrate and any waste build-up. The water-resistant leaves tolerate regular misting from a hand mister or fogger without damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Standard shipping from Brisbane \/ North Lakes; no special freight handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill misting damage this plant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the foliage is water-resistant and is designed to hold droplets after misting, which is part of the point: some animals will drink from the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with a full size chart?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med's own product page doesn't publish exact dimensions for this piece; the approximate size above comes from retailer measurements rather than the manufacturer, so treat it as a guide rather than an exact figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I anchor it in a bioactive setup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the root-stake base into the substrate. In a deep bioactive layer it should hold without extra support; in shallow substrate you may want to anchor it against décor or the enclosure wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293331964195,"sku":"ZM903","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-lace-fern-43875829809443.webp?v=1790237148","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-lace-fern","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}