Hornwort...

[Lonewolfblue]

I had 0 algae in my 26G with driftwood and java moss, and recently added L. repens and hornwort, and still no algae. I add Flourish Excel either every day or every other day, and Flourish Iron once a week, and Trace once a week. And I have 0 algae.

Now for my 75G, it's got lots, lol. Still battling, and trying to get the feel. Tomorrow I'm going to get containers so I can get my ferts lined up for proper dosing. Just been Using Flourish Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Potassium, and comprehensive up until now.

 

[Jchillin]

I would love to confirm that however, I've had hornwort for quite awhile and I always have algae in one form or another.

 

[BillD]

[not surprised, if I can get similar growth in low-light, high light just makes it all the more happier. I just pruned my largest one again after pruning it two weeks ago as well. What I do like is they do get the nicest little runners, which helps keep it rooted. I also have one floating as well...need to find it a home.[/quote]

What kind of runners are you speaking of? Hornwort does not grow roots.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Hornwort does not have roots, true. But they do have runners which are used to help anchor the plant. They are not true roots.

 

[Ryehard]

Hmm... so would I be better off just weighing the bottom of the hornwort down and letting it sit on top of the substrate, or just leave it buried how it is?

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I just took the end of the hornwort that was bunched together and stuck it in the gravel. Then it just grew from there.

 

[nitrous]

ya thats what i did but is it just me or is it usual to have brown ends where new leaves are forming"?

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Are you talking about the copper-color the hornwort turns where it gets the most light? Yes, it does get a copper shade to it. That's normal. The lower the light, the deeper green it is. The brighter the light, will get a copper color to it.

 

[nitrous]

i just upgraded to 34 watts so that may be it thanks thought it was dieing

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Nope, not dying. Just turning a nice copper color.

 

[Ryehard]

Yeah I just added another small slimline fixture temporarily until I get my CF light in the mail and the very tips started turning copper. Otherwise everything is quite green.