Hornwort
Hornwort
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Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a versatile and fast-growing aquatic plant that can thrive both floating in the water column or planted in the substrate. With its feathery, bright green foliage, Hornwort adds texture and vibrant color to aquariums while also helping to maintain water quality. This plant is excellent at absorbing excess nutrients, reducing algae growth, and providing shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry. It’s an ideal choice for aquariums of all sizes, particularly for aquascaping beginners.
Key Features
Key Features
Fast-Growing: A quick grower, helping to fill space and absorb excess nutrients in the water.
Feathery, Bright Green Foliage: Adds a lush, natural look to any aquascape.
Floating or Submerged: Can grow as a floating plant or rooted in the substrate, offering flexibility in aquascaping.
Water Quality Enhancer: Helps reduce excess nutrients, preventing algae blooms and promoting clear water.
Shelter for Fish & Shrimp: Provides hiding spots for small fish, fry, and shrimp.
Care Tips
Care Tips
- Lighting: Prefers moderate to high lighting; more light will promote faster growth.
- CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not necessary; regular liquid fertilizers will support its development.
- Temperature: Thrives in 59–86°F (15–30°C).
- Water Conditions: Best in a pH range of 6.0–7.5 with soft to moderately hard water.
- Water Flow: Prefers moderate to strong water flow, especially when floating, to promote healthy growth.
- Placement: Can be grown floating or planted in the substrate. If planted, ensure the stem remains upright.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required; regular trimming may be needed to prevent overgrowth and keep the tank tidy.
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Hornwort is an excellent plant for both beginners and experienced aquarists looking to add a hardy, fast-growing plant that contributes to a healthy, balanced aquarium environment. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, coupled with its unique feathery texture, makes it a standout addition to any tank.
Amazing looking and healthy plants. Quick shipping as well. Best plants I've ordered online from any vendor.
Very fast growing. Needed to trim it in the main tank, placed a few 4” cuttings in a 5.5 gal. A few days later, it’s touching the surface. Now I have a clump of it in a .8 gal on a windowsill with some snails, and it’s taken up the whole space. Great for walstad!
Very generous portion, and had almost zero brown in it. The portion was so big I could barely hold it in two hands! Only maybe a pea sized speck of brown. Fantastic!
This Hornwort is incredible! My shrimp love to play in it and it eats nitrates like crazy, keeping my tank nicer between water changes. The brilliant green is also a lovely addition to the tank, it's gorgeous.