Hornwort
Ceratophyllum demersum commonly known as Hornwort is an aquatic plant. It is usually planted in home aquariums. It can be planted in almost any kind of lighting from low to high. The Water Conditions suitable for Hornwort are soft to very hard ranging from pH 6-7.5. It can grow from 2 to 6 feet if well maintained. The plant can also tolerate a wide range of temperatures.It is mostly found streams and lakes of America and now Europe too. It is an invasive species in Australia.
In what Tanks it will live the best?
Hornwort is one of most popular species of home aquatic plants.
It is one of very few plants that can live in both Goldfish tank and Tropical Fish Tank. It is also best for live bearer fish tanks such as Mollies , Guppies , Platies , Swordtails and Endlers as it would give the baby fish a place to refuge and would also provide nutrients to the fry which would make its staple diet.
But the plant should not be planted in a semi- aggressive to aggressive fish tanks as they would nib the plant and even completely rip it off. These fish include Aggressive Cichlids , Barbs and other Monster Fish.
Hornwort planted in a live-bearer tank:
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