Certophyllum Demersum - Hornwort this can set roots down in many environments originating is cosmopolitan. The stems grow at a rapid rate and require constant pruning, it is also known as the silver bullet against algae. The plant is greedy and simply removes algae's food source. Hortwort is a must in an early set-up. NOT shrimp safe. Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean). To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualties in crustacean. Posting: Monday-Thursday Except Bank Holidays All Plants are posted FIRST CLASS Plants are packed to last 7 days. Supplier of plants: oxygenators, reeds, iris, water lilies, bog gardens, wildlife ponds, natural ponds, lakes, floating plants, deep water plants, marginals, native british and tropical.

Water softness/CO2: Soft to very hard / 10-20 mg/l --- 8 x Loose Strands Supplied. Growth/PH: very fast / 6-11. Light/Temperature: Strong / 1-28 degrees C. Area/Height: Background up to 120cm --- Important!!! Should not be burried to the substrate as will rot. Must be left float or tied to a rock, wood or any other object that sinks. Certophyllum Demersum - Hornwort this can set roots down in many environments originating is cosmopolitan. The stems grow at a rapid rate and require constant pruning, it is also known as the silver bullet against algae. The plant is greedy and simply removes algae's food source. Hortwort is a must in an early set-up. NOT shrimp safe.