Brandy Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 So, I got this plant as a tiny shred of hornwort with some shrimp I ordered months ago. It is growing constantly, as it does. But I have seen some of you have really bright green hornwort. Mine has always been a little brown. You can see in this pic, one brighter green part and the rest browner. I don't know if I have a brownish variety, or if this plant is trying to tell me something. I have 10-15ppm nitrate in this tank, but I think it drops lower now and then. I have good Nicrew planted plus lights, so I think that should be adequate, and the tip of the plant is less than 4 inches from the light. Guessing it is a heavy feeder? Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Alternative hypothesis--I am a bad photographer and you all are just better at capturing greens under aquarium lights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted August 14, 2020 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2020 its a fast growing plant that really like lots of nitrogen in the water, its easy to starve. I've seen it grow a foot a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Ok I just need lots more fertilizer then. Thanks @Cory! I suspect I am always too cautious with ferts. I have it weighted in the guppy tank and it is fabulous for fry recovery, I just lift the clump out, scoop the fry, and drop it back in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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