{"product_id":"hornwort-live-aquarium-plant","title":"Hornwort Live Aquarium Plant – Freshwater Bunch","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n#sua-hornwort{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:inherit}\n#sua-hornwort *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#sua-hornwort h2{margin:30px 0 12px;font-size:clamp(22px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18}\n#sua-hornwort h3{margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.25}\n#sua-hornwort p{margin:0 0 14px}\n#sua-hornwort ul{margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:22px}\n#sua-hornwort li{margin-bottom:7px}\n#sua-hornwort a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-lead{font-size:17px;line-height:1.58}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-card{margin:16px 0;padding:16px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.14);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.025)}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 20px}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-stat{padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-radius:10px}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-stat strong{display:block;margin-bottom:2px;font-size:15px}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0 20px}\n#sua-hornwort table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}\n#sua-hornwort th,#sua-hornwort td{padding:10px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.14);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-buybox{margin:24px 0;padding:18px;border:2px solid currentColor;border-radius:12px;text-align:center}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-note{font-size:14px;opacity:.82}\n#sua-hornwort details{margin:10px 0;padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.13);border-radius:10px}\n#sua-hornwort summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35}\n#sua-hornwort details p{margin:10px 0 0}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-check{margin:12px 0 20px;padding:0;list-style:none}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-check li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin-bottom:8px}\n#sua-hornwort .sua-check li:before{content:\"✓\";position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:700}\n@media(min-width:700px){#sua-hornwort .sua-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"sua-hornwort\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHornwort Live Aquarium Plant for Freshwater Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sua-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd fast-growing green cover to your aquarium with live Hornwort.\u003c\/strong\u003e This freshwater plant can be floated freely or gently anchored, making it one of the most flexible choices for shrimp tanks, breeding aquariums, fry grow-out setups, and easy planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornwort develops dense, feathery stems that create an excellent refuge for shrimp and small fish. Because it does not rely on a traditional rooted growth habit, it can be moved easily as your aquascape changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003eLive Hornwort bunch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003eFloating or lightly anchored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003eLow to moderate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003eFast under favorable conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Keep Hornwort?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sua-check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing plant mass\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick visual impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible placement\u003c\/strong\u003e because it can float or be gently anchored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense cover\u003c\/strong\u003e for shrimp, shrimplets, fry, and small fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-tech friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e with no mandatory CO2 injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e for biofilm and natural grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornwort is a strong choice for aquarists building practical shrimp habitat. Explore additional options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/collections\/plants\" title=\"Shop Live Aquarium Plants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive aquarium plant collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHornwort Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeratophyllum demersum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 59–86°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloating or lightly anchored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo true roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Add Hornwort to an Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplest method is to float Hornwort at the surface or midwater and allow it to grow freely. If you prefer a more structured aquascape, the stems can be lightly anchored or secured near hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid crushing or deeply burying the lower stems. Hornwort does not form true roots and does not need to be planted like Amazon Sword or Vallisneria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHornwort for Shrimp and Breeding Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine branching structure creates a dense three-dimensional habitat where shrimp can graze and juveniles can seek cover. It is especially useful in breeding tanks because it adds plant mass without consuming substrate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornwort looks excellent with colorful Neocaridina such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/products\/red-cherry-shrimp\" title=\"Buy Fire Red Cherry Shrimp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Red Cherry Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour order includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e one live Hornwort bunch. Stem length, branching density, and coloration vary naturally. Some needle shedding after shipping or environmental change can occur as the plant acclimates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHornwort FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan Hornwort float?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hornwort can be grown entirely as a floating plant and does not need to be rooted in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Hornwort need CO2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Supplemental CO2 is not required for basic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Hornwort good for shrimp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its dense stems provide cover and extensive grazing area for freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Hornwort need substrate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It has no true roots and can be kept floating or lightly anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs some shedding after shipping normal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHornwort may shed some needles after transit or a major environmental change. Stable conditions support new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-buybox\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed fast, flexible plant cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a \u003cstrong\u003elive Hornwort bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e to your freshwater aquarium today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Up Aquatics!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56017114497192,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8204\/1512\/files\/hornwort_b0f1e850-409b-4414-b8c3-35beb448b496.png?v=1789785166","url":"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/products\/hornwort-live-aquarium-plant","provider":"Shrimp Up Aquatics!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}