Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum

Common Name(s): Hornwort, Rigid hornwort, Coontail or Coon's tail (due to its resemblance to a raccoon's tail)

Defining Characteristics: 

• Rootless, free-floating aquatic plant
• Densely branched stems and stiff
• Bushy appearance

Tank Position: Floating / Background

Growing Conditions: Submerged / Floating. This plant does not have a true root system and absorbs nutrients directly from the water column. It can be anchored in substrate, but it is not necessary for its survival.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 68-82°F

Lighting: Low / Moderate / Bright

Water pH: 6.0-7.5

CO₂ Requirements: Low / Moderate 

Growth Rate: Fast

Height: Up to 10 feet

Origin: Native to all continents except Antarctica.

Regional Locality: Found in still or slow-moving freshwater, such as lakes, ponds, and quiet streams, with a wide range of climates.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Hornwort is an excellent beginner plant due to its hardiness and fast growth. It is a fantastic natural filter, absorbing excess nitrates and helping to prevent algae. Its dense foliage provides great hiding places for fish, shrimp, and fry. Because of its fast growth rate, regular trimming will be necessary to prevent it from taking over the tank. It is known to produce a chemical that inhibits algae growth

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