๐ฟHornwort
Ceratophyllum demersum
easy
Quick stats
โญDifficulty
easy
๐กLight
Low to high
โ๏ธPAR
10 to 200 PAR
๐จCO2
Optional
๐ฑGrowth rate
Very fast
๐Placement
Floating or loosely planted in the background. Very versatile placement options for any tank size.
๐Care notes
Extremely fast growing plant that absorbs nitrates rapidly. Useful for algae control through nutrient competition. Can become invasive if not regularly trimmed back to manageable size.
๐งชFertilisation
Minimal needs
โฐSchedule
Does not require dedicated dosing. Gets everything from ambient tank nutrients and fish waste.
โ๏ธPropagation
Simply break off stems and they will grow independently. Almost impossible to kill even with severe neglect.
