hornworts and frogbits

[whooshgabby]

What are the pros and cons of having hornwort and frogbits in your tank?

[Jianyuan]

To help control the nitrate level.

[whooshgabby]

Thanks for the info. Anything else masters?

[Draka]

Con: they quickly form a forest of roots and hornworts in a small tank!

[whooshgabby]

Re: hornworts and frogbits
Con: they quickly form a forest of roots and hornworts in a small tank!


i have a 3 ft tank..do i need to trim the roots or any tips on how to maintain or keep these guys from over growing?

[godprint]

do you guys end up having long hair algae growing on the hornworts? is that normal /??

[whooshgabby]

Algaes on hornworts? Do you have any pics bro?

[huizhong]

cons: if frogbits covered surface, water agitation at the surface might reduce alot and mosquito breed easily without u knowing.
too much also will prevent lights from reaching the bottom, thus your plants below the surface may not do well.

pros: absorb nitrates and shrimps like to cling onto any plants

[whooshgabby]

seems like a lot of cons instead pros in having hornworts in my tank.

thanks for your tips and advise guys.

[Draka]

Pros: apparently can out-compete algae, which is very important if you have high-bioload.

[whooshgabby]

Seems it would be beneficial for my seems I have heavy bioload in my tank