Live Aquarium Plant ¦ Hornwort 'Ceratophyllum demersum' x5 Easy, Tropical, Pond, Aquascaping Fish Tank, Fast-Growing, Oxygenating, Algae Control, Snail Free, Shrimp Safe, Freshwater ¦ Floratica

• 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. Creates a safe breeding environment.
• 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 8–14 cm fresh, healthy stems MAXIMUM HEIGHT: In aquariums, Hornwort can reach 40–100 cm, depending on light and nutrients GROWTH HABIT: Fast‑growing, free‑floating or anchored (though it has no true roots)
• GENERAL APPEARANCE AND INTRODUCTION Ceratophyllum demersum, commonly known as Hornwort, is a fast‑growing, rootless aquatic plant found worldwide. It features long, flexible stems covered in fine, needle‑like leaves that create a soft, bushy appearance. Because of its rapid growth and ability to absorb nutrients, it is widely used in aquariums, ponds, and breeding tanks. Hornwort is extremely hardy, making it suitable for beginners and experienced aquascapers.
• 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
• Safe for Aquarium Inhabitants: FREE OF SNAILS and SHRIMP SAFE, ensuring compatibility with your existing aquatic ecosystem.
• ALGAE CONTROL BENEFITS: Due to its fast growing and oxygenating rate, hornwort is helpful in the fight against algae, maintaining a balanced and healthy aquarium environment

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.