Young plant, ready for growing.

Bunched plants are young stems held with small anchors or coconut fibre. They may have few or no roots, which develop soon after planting. Most are supplied in emersed form, old leaves may melt as new underwater growth appears.

Note: This plant is not produced at Tropica’s nursery. It is not guaranteed to be free from pesticides and thus we recommend not to put them directly in tanks with sensitive shrimps or delicate fish. For precaution, keep these plants in tanks where water is changed twice a week for 2 weeks before keeping them with sensitive animals.

Common Name: Hornwort, Coontail

Hornwort is an extremely easy aquatic plant that can be commonly found floating in lakes and ponds throughout the world. It is often referred to as Coontail plant due to its growth characteristics resembling that of a raccoon’s tail. This floating stem plant is an excellent addition for shrimp and fish breeders. It grows fast to absorb excess waste and nutrients from the water column while also providing hiding places for fry or shrimplets.

Family Name: Ceratophyllaceae

Origin: Cosmopolitan

Height: 6-15″

pH: 6.5-7.5

Care:Easy

Light: Medium to High

Co2: Not required

Propagation: Cut along the stem

Growth rate:Moderate to Fast