Ceratophyllum demersum "Mexiko" ("Rotstängelig")

Ceratophýllum demérsum

Family: Ceratophyllaceae

Genus: Ceratophyllum

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Usage

Background

Plant for Spawning

Midground

Floating

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 26.5°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6-8

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Cerathophyllum demersum 'Mexiko' is a variety of common hornwort known for its intense red coloration on the stems. It originates from Lake Catemaco in eastern Mexico. Compared to standard forms, this variety ramifies more readily under the same conditions.