Live Aquarium Plant Hornwort 'Ceratophyllum demersum' Easy, Tropical, Pond, Oxygenating, Aquascape Fish Tank, Fast-Growing Nitrate‑Removing, Algae Control, Snail Free, Shrimp Safe, Stems (10)

• FAST GROWTH & NUTRIENT ABSORPTION. Removes excess nitrates and phosphates quickly, helping prevent algae. Ideal for new tanks and stabilising water chemistry. EXCELLENT FISH & FRY PROTECTION. Dense, bushy stems provide natural shelter for fry, shrimp, and small fish.
• VERY EASY & LOW MAINTENANCE : No roots, no special substrate, and no CO₂ required. Thrives in a wide range of water conditions and temperatures. VERSATILE AQUASCAPING USE: Can be floated, weighted, or tucked into décor. Adds soft, feathery texture and creates a natural, wild look in aquariums.
• PURCHASE SIZE: Typically supplied as 10–18 cm fresh, healthy stems MAX. HEIGHT In aquariums, Hornwort can reach 40–100 cm, depending on light and nutrients GROWING HABIT: Fast‑growing, free‑floating or anchored (though it has no true roots)
• LEAF CHARACTERISTICS AND AQUASCAPING USE Leaves are thin, needle‑shaped, arranged in whorls around the stem Creates a feathery, flowing texture that moves beautifully with water currents Works well as a floating plant or loosely anchored with weights Ideal for background planting or filling empty vertical space Provides excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and shy fish Can be trimmed easily to maintain shape and density
• ADDITIONAL FEATURES No roots – absorbs nutrients directly from the water Releases natural compounds that may help reduce algae growth Highly adaptable to different water conditions Can survive in low‑tech tanks without fertilisers or CO₂ Propagates simply by cutting and replanting stem sections Suitable for coldwater and tropical aquariums
• TEMPERATURE, CO₂ SENSITIVITY, ETC. Lighting: Low to high; grows faster and denser under stronger light Temperature: 10–30°C (very wide tolerance) CO₂: Not required; optional CO₂ increases growth speed
• FERTILISATION: Benefits from liquid fertilisers (especially nitrogen and potassium) Does not require root tabs due to lack of roots Water Parameters: pH 6.0–8.0, Soft to hard water Sensitivity:Can shed needles if exposed to sudden temperature or parameter changes May grow extremely fast in nutrient‑rich tanks
• ✔ 100% Shrimp Safe — perfect for shrimp tanks, breeding setups, and sensitive invertebrates ✔ Guaranteed Snail Free — professionally cleaned and inspected to ensure no hitchhikers

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a free-floating, fast-growing plant that can be used also fixed to the substrate giving you more freedom when designing the look of your aquarium. One of the main reasons that hornwort is given to the aquariums is aesthetic. Meanwhile, due to its growing and oxygenating rate, it is helpful in the fight with algae.