Ceratophyllum Demersum - Hornwort (Coontail)

Product Description

Staff CommentsThis Hornwort plant is a versatile and low-maintenance option for pond owners, offering both oxygenation and algae-fighting properties. Its unique growth pattern and ability to provide refuge for small fish make it a popular choice among aquarists looking to create a healthy ecosystem in their tanks.

PIK's #4 Most Popular Pond Plant

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum), also known as Coontail, is a fast-growing, aquatic Oxygenating plant that can be submerged or grown in small containers. In addition to its oxygenating benefits, It also emits a hormone to help eliminate algae and clarify water, which makes it ideal for ponds. While most seedlings grow like anacharis, hornworts have longer leaves. They are packed tightly in whorls at the growing ends of the stem and form plumes when grown underwater.

Care level: very easy. It can adapt to almost any water type, and can tolerate a wide extreme of temperatures.

Grows well in Full Sun to Full shade

Very easy to grow

Can be tucked into the substrate on the bottom of the pond

Great for spawning or as cover/protection for small fish and fry

One of the best plants to oxygenate ponds

Easily one of the most popular pond and aquarium plants

Hardiness Zones: Z5 - Z11

Because of its fast-growing nature, many people use this plant to soak up nitrates in breeding tanks or provide safe hiding places for fry in community fish tanks. When hornwort is allowed to float at the top of a fish tank, it provides a perfect refuge for tiny fry from hungry adult fish.

Price is per cup, unbanded.

Shipping Expectations: We cannot ship to Puerto Rico. We've found the best success in shipping these when we send them earlier in the week to avoid lengthier shipping times caused by carriers' weekend breaks.

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