{"product_id":"foxtail","title":"Foxtail","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Foxtail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxtail (\u003cem\u003eCeratophyllum demersum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy, fast-growing freshwater aquarium plant known for its dense, feathery foliage. Its fine green leaves grow in whorls around the stems, creating the distinctive bushy appearance that gives this plant its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxtail is an excellent choice for both beginner and established aquariums. It is highly adaptable and can be \u003cstrong\u003eleft floating or loosely planted\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aquarium. Unlike most stem plants, Foxtail does not have a conventional root system and takes much of its nutrition directly from the water column. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rapid growth makes it particularly useful for absorbing excess nutrients from the aquarium. The dense foliage also provides excellent shelter for \u003cstrong\u003eshrimp, fry and small fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a practical as well as attractive addition to community aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxtail can tolerate a wide range of lighting and water conditions and does not require CO₂ injection, making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003elow-tech planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCeratophyllum demersum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxtail, Hornwort, Coontail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceratophyllaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem \/ Floating Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating, Midground or Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Foxtail need to be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Foxtail can be \u003cstrong\u003eleft floating freely\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aquarium. It can also be gently anchored or planted into the substrate if you prefer a more structured appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Foxtail need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Foxtail is one of the easier aquarium plants and can grow successfully without additional CO₂. CO₂ can, however, encourage faster and denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Foxtail good for shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its dense foliage provides excellent surfaces for \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm grazing and shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly useful in shrimp and breeding aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Foxtail grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxtail is a \u003cstrong\u003erapid-growing plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and may require regular trimming to prevent it from taking over the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Foxtail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut healthy sections of stem and allow them to float or replant them. New growth will develop readily from the remaining sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Foxtail help with algae?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its rapid growth allows it to consume nutrients from the water column, which can help reduce the nutrients available to nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Planting Foxtail too deeply into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing rapid growth to completely shade other plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Removing excessive amounts of healthy growth at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Expecting it to remain compact without regular trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overlooking its usefulness as a floating plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using excessive fertiliser when the plant is already growing rapidly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336014241931,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/5jwADFFxwiyzhloBTdjYSH33eL-lDVGXBM00RqcQcGWp1jVs-IMoFnNEjj6lBPAE8IYLLDMEsqlqY8qefZ65T6jU-laRDLmxvDEmYQaxygyDXUgrrjO34_73cHSxkLi11GdcOYI9x7L1zCRQDGqimtGXS0Z8rBkSXBbQE3QI7F9IPuY2tLbJKQ.jpg?v=1789002665","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/foxtail","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}