HydrOasis® Hornwort is a fast-growing, hardy stem plant ideal for beginners and advanced aquascapers alike. Its bright green, feathery foliage provides excellent cover for fish and fry while absorbing excess nutrients to support water clarity. Hornwort can be planted in substrate or left floating, offering flexibility in aquascape design. Low-maintenance and adaptable to diverse water conditions, it’s a true aquarium classic—grown submerged and ready to thrive in your aquarium.

• • Ideal cover for baby fishes and nano shrimp
• • Can work as a free floating plant or be planted directly in the substrate
• • Rapid growth helps maintain water quality and prevent algae
• • Extremely fast growing plant
• • Grown fully submerged and ready for your aquarium


• Family: Ceratophyllaceae
• Common Name(s): Hornwort
• Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum
• Origin: North America, Europe
• Quick Facts: Found in ponds, marshes and slow moving streams
• Care Level: Beginner
• Light Level: Moderate
• Placement: Floating, Background
• Temperature: 60 - 84°F
• pH: 6.0 - 8.0
• Supplements: Not required
• Planting Requirements: Floating, can be planted in substrate
• Max Height: 24"+
• Max Width: 6"+
• Growth Rate: Fast
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