Hornwort: Aquatic plants for Goldfish

Hornwort

Ceratophyllum demersum

Region: Hornwort can be found growing in all parts of North America, parts of South America and even Eurasia.

Habitat: Hornwort grows submerged free floating in slow moving water in marshes, ponds or streams.

Water: it will grow in water temperatures of 59-85 degree with a 6-9 ph and soft to hard water.

Lighting: Hornworts tolerate very low levels of light and very high levels of light

Height: The maximum height (length) of hornwort is 2.5 feet

Growing: Throw it in your goldfish tank for a safe place for small goldfish to hide in or anchor it into the substrate to keep it in place. It has low requirements to grow but will grow fast so it may require a lot of maintenance to keep it in check.

Propagation: It is very easy to divide Hornwort by taking clippings to create another plant.

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