Description
Hornwort (Ceratophyllum Demersum)
Hornwort, also known as Ceratophyllum Demersum, is found worldwide. It is a well-known plant in the hobby. It grows long stems with needle-like and stiff leaves or, in common parlance, the "horns" from where it takes its common name. Hornwort can be used as a floating plant or as an upright stem plant. It does not have roots but when planted, Hornwort produces rhizomes that allow it to attach to the gravel. This plant is a fast grower and many hobbyists use it in fry tanks to provide hiding places for young fish. Because of its fast growth, Hornwort is great for planted aquariums as it will quickly absorb extra nutrients from the water column, preventing algal blooms.
Hornwort can flower and produce seeds. However, the flowers and seeds are small and hardly noticeable. The best and easiest way to propagate hornwort is to snip the stems apart. The separated pieces will just continue growing, creating new plants.
Caring For Hornwort
Under good conditions, this plant will grow robustly and have light to deep green coloration. It is an easy plant to care for and grow. It does not require any special care or strong lighting but, if provided, the plant will grow fast.
- Minimum Lighting Required: Moderate
- Temperature Range: 59-83°F
- Tank Placement: Floating or Background
The hornwort for sale in our store is one of the easiest plants to start with. Quite literally, you can just put it into your tank, and you are done! The plant should adjust to the new environment very quickly and start growing rapidly.
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Reviews (147)
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Great plant, but infested with pest snails
Posted by Noelle on 11 Mar 2022The hornwort I received was very healthy and beautiful, and I would love to get more, however it was infested with pest snails. I have two elderly male bettas (I lost the third a few days ago), and I’m having to start up an entirely new tank for the eldest one because the snail issue has gotten so bad. I haven’t found any snails in my female sorority tank so far, but all three boys’ tanks I’m finding and picking out new snails every single day, and cupramine/aquarium salt aren’t helping. I’ll only buy guaranteed snail free plants in the future.
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Hornwort
Posted by Linda on 8 Mar 2022Impressed is not nearly a strong enough word for this delivery. It was well packaged. I followed directions and discovered 1 snail. Then I I trounced it to my aquarium and WOW! It took off nearly as soon as I planted it. It is spreading out and growing incredibly fast. I am just so pleased I can't even put it into words!
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Great plant!
Posted by Rachel Kramer on 8 Mar 2022Arrived in excellent condition!
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Awesome Plants
Posted by Paige Wise on 1 Mar 2022This plant came in as part of a bigger order and was my favorite of the bunch! It’s so fluffy and makes a good contrast to some bigger leaved plants. The package arrived on time with majority of the plant being in good condition (some tips where browning, but nothing a little bit of prunning and time won’t fix).
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Love It!
Posted by Diane Marshman on 20 Feb 2022The Hornwort arrived fast and very generous, nice size clumps. It was brown when arrived, but after washing it off and placing in the tank - overnight it is starting to turn green again. Very, very satisfied with the wonderful clumps I purchased.
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Wonderful plant.
Posted by Judy Kildare on 17 Feb 2022The fish love it and so do I. Note to self. I must have more.
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Already growing super fast!
Posted by Alec Chan on 17 Feb 2022The horn wort adjusted BEAUTIFULLY in my 2 gallon shrimp tank, I’m waiting for it to grow more in my 10 gallon nano fish tank but everything was packaged beautifully and the horn wort is excellent quality. I highly recommend buying from Modern Aquarium!
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Good quality
Posted by Unknown on 15 Feb 2022Shipping fast
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Good plant at a good price
Posted by Melissa on 8 Feb 2022Beautiful plant that arrived healthy. Looks good in my betta and koi tanks.
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Hornwort
Posted by Richard velluzzi on 4 Feb 2022The plants came alive and are thriving in my tank.
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Seems okay!
Posted by Nyree on 3 Feb 2022I bought this for my axolotl tank. It's a darker green than I expected, and I'm unsure if that means its dying? I've had it in a tank of fresh water with plant food and light and it is still a darker green, but doesnt seem to be dead. Maybe it will green up or maybe it's just a darker batch. As long as it lives im happy with it!
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Hornwort Looks Great
Posted by Liam on 1 Feb 2022The Plant came healthy and green. No problems after 2 weeks!