Hornwort (Ceratophyllum Demersum)

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum), also known as Coontail, is one of the easiest and most versatile aquatic plants in the hobby, making it a perfect choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Its dense, feathery foliage creates excellent cover for fry and small fish, providing a safe haven in community and breeding tanks.

🌿 Key Features:

• Extremely Easy Care: Thrives in a wide range of water conditions and lighting levels, making it nearly impossible to kill.

• Versatile Placement: Can float freely or be anchored in the substrate, adapting to midground or background positions in aquascapes.

• Fry-Friendly: Dense foliage provides shelter for fry, giving breeders a strategic advantage in raising young fish.

• Fast-Growing: Helps absorb excess nutrients, contributing to algae control and water quality.

🌱 Care Tips:

• Lighting: Grows well in low to moderate light, but moderate lighting encourages denser growth.

• Propagation: Simply trim stems to propagate and fill other areas of the tank.

• Maintenance: Periodic thinning may be required to prevent overcrowding.

Each portion contains a handful of healthy plants, ready to add lush greenery, functional fry cover, and low-maintenance beauty to any freshwater aquarium. Hornwort is a staple plant for beginners and breeders alike, combining ease of care with practical benefits for aquascaping and fishkeeping.

Hand fist ful _6-8 stems per portion