Can I put hornwort from my pond into my tank?

[HermFish]

I have an 8 gallon tank with 2 nerite snails and 7 ember etras.

I want to diffuse the light so that my tetras are more comfortable and aren't hiding as much. I was recommended light dimmers but I also have the easier option of taking hornwort out of my pond and using it in the tank.

Is that okay to do? I want to make my fish feel a lot safer as fast as possible.

Do I have to do anything to clean or make it safe for the fish?
And can it survive being occasionally pushed underwater from slightly strong flow?

 

[castle]

It’ll be fine. You may get something nasty, but nothing really nasty.

 

[HermFish]

It’ll be fine. You may get something nasty, but nothing really nasty.

What would be nasty about it?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

What would be nasty about it?

It isn't the plant itself, it is just that it might bring in hitchhikers, Snails, Planaria or Hydra. If you are concerned some time in <"sparkling water"> will safely cleanse them.

The plant itself is fine, I often take <"bits from outdoors"> and put them indoors.

cheers Darrel

 

[HermFish]

Hi all,

It isn't the plant itself, it is just that it might bring in hitchhikers, Snails, Planaria or Hydra. If you are concerned some time in <"sparkling water"> will safely cleanse them.

The plant itself is fine, I often take <"bits from outdoors"> and put them indoors.

cheers Darrel

Thank you, I'll do that!

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I was recommended light dimmers but I also have the easier option of taking hornwort out of my pond and using it in the tank.

You might be interested in: <"What's wrong with my chili rasboras?">. Personally I'm a great <"Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) fan">.

cheers Darrel