Hornwort

Description

 

🌿 Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) – Fast-Growing, Low-Maintenance Freshwater Plant

Hornwort is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly aquatic plants in the hobby. Known for its feathery, bright green foliage and rapid growth, this versatile plant is perfect for freshwater aquariums, ponds, and breeding tanks. It helps oxygenate the water, provides excellent cover for fish and fry, and naturally removes excess nutrients—making it a favorite among aquarists of all levels.

Whether you’re setting up a planted tank or need an efficient nutrient absorber, Hornwort delivers both beauty and function with zero fuss.

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🌟 Key Benefits of Hornwort

🍃 Fast Growing & Easy to Maintain
No CO₂, special lighting, or substrate required—perfect for beginners or low-tech setups.

🌊 Floating or Rooted Versatility
Use it anchored in substrate or allow it to float freely—adapts to your aquascaping style.

🐟 Provides Shelter & Spawning Grounds
Dense, bushy growth offers natural cover for fry and shy fish and helps reduce stress.

🧪 Nutrient Sponge
Absorbs excess nitrates, phosphates, and ammonia, improving water quality and reducing algae growth.

💧 Great for Breeding Tanks
Ideal in shrimp and fry tanks thanks to its gentle foliage and microbe-supporting structure.

🌱 Cold & Warm Water Tolerant
Thrives in a wide temperature range (10–30°C / 50–86°F), making it great for tropical or temperate tanks.

🦐 Perfect for Shrimp & Nano Tanks
Offers grazing surfaces for biofilm-loving inverts like shrimp and snails.

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🧬 Hornwort Specs

• Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum
• Common Names: Coontail, Rigid Hornwort
• Placement: Midground, Background, or Floating
• Lighting: Low to high (adapts well)
• CO₂: Not required
• Growth Rate: Very fast
• Propagation: By stem cutting
• pH Range: 6.0–7.8
• Temperature Range: 10–30°C (50–86°F)

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💡 Pro Tips for Growing Hornwort

• Do not bury the stem directly in substrate—wrap the base with a plant weight or let it float.
• Trim regularly to control growth and maintain shape.
• Perfect for tanks battling nitrate spikes or algae issues.
• Add to new tanks to help establish a stable nitrogen cycle faster.

Hornwort naturally releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit algae, making it a powerful tool in keeping tanks clean and balanced.

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📦 How It’s Sold

📦 Sold as a Fresh, Loose Bunch – Approx. a Handful
Each portion is approximately a generous handful, perfect for medium to large aquariums. Grown in clean, freshwater aquariums.

⚠️ Please note: This plant is cultivated in tanks that may contain common snail species such as ramshorn, bladder, and pond snails, which some aquarists may consider pests. Inspect and rinse thoroughly before introducing to snail-free setups.

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🐠 Ideal For:

✅ Beginner planted tanks
✅ Betta, guppy, goldfish & community tanks
✅ Breeder tanks for shrimp or livebearers
✅ Outdoor ponds and water features

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