Hornswort

[none]

is this considered a "weed" or a "plant"?

I can see it both ways. As a weed, because it grows like a MF. but also as
a plant, because it can be useful for soaking up excess nitrates and
phosphates.

Chad

[Cammie]

"none" > wrote in message ...
> is this considered a "weed" or a "plant"?
>
> I can see it both ways. As a weed, because it grows like a MF. but also
as
> a plant, because it can be useful for soaking up excess nitrates and
> phosphates.
>
> Chad


Not sure, but it sure is a nice plant. Where all other plants have done bad
or croaked in my tank, Hornswort (and Spiral Val) do great. It's a sturdy
plant to, does not shed or break apart like Cabomba does.

[Mike Edwardes]

In article >, "none" > wrote:

> is this considered a "weed" or a "plant"?
>
> I can see it both ways. As a weed, because it grows like a MF. but also as
> a plant, because it can be useful for soaking up excess nitrates and
> phosphates.
>
> Chad

A weed is only a plant where you don't want it. The advantage that
hornwort has got over other "weeds" such as duckweed, is that it's easy
to remove.

Mike.
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Mike Edwardes Tropicals
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[Aqua]

Hornwort - My Friendly Algae!!