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A friend of mine, who runs a local fish store, tossed in a length of hornwort when I picked up some ghost shrimp recently. I trimmed the shoots off the main stem and wedged them into the cholla wood's holes - I think it looks way better than just letting them drift or planting them in the substrate.

So, here's the thing - the main stem had a section, about 2 inches long, where all the leaves had dropped off. Still, the stem itself appears green and healthy. I'm wondering, if I just let it float, do you think it'll start sprouting new branches? I'm already giving it a shot, but I figured I'd get your thoughts on it out of curiosity.

I think it's definitely worth trying since the stem still looks healthy. I've had good luck with hornwort by attaching it to a large piece of cholla using fine fishing line. I tie it near the end of the branches to create a tree-like appearance, and it grows incredibly well. I've trimmed it to maintain length and even repeated the process in a smaller tank with great results. The fish seem to love it, and it thrives even in low-light conditions. I'm curious to see what others have to say, so I'll be keeping an eye on this post. I've also had success with floating plants like water spangles, frogbit, and marimo moss balls - all of which are easy to care for and do well in my setup.