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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

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.

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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