HELP! new plant identification

[CatLover]

Hello, got this new plant that I have been comparing to picture after picture online and I can't figure out what it is. There are so many pics that look like it.

Any suggestions? Its the real plant in the little plastic container.

Here is a closer picture of the leaf:

Any suggestions or even vague ideas would be appreciated. I'm trying to figure out what I need to do for it to live.

THANKS!

 

[Mysteria]

My first guess would be an amazon sword plant.

 

[CatLover]

Thanks, that was kinda my first guess, but all the pictures of plants are so similar.

Thank you!

 

[Aquabum]

I'd take out the airstone if I were you. It doesn't help the plants.

Lissette

 

[CatLover]

Do you think I would be okay without airstones in this tank? Currently I have two airstones in there.

Tank info:

29 gallon tall
5 rummy nose tetra
7 neon tetra
2 panda cories, 2 spotted cories, 2 peppered cories (they all hang out together some)
bio-wheel 200 gph
1 new plant (pictured)
Fake plants and caves

ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate about 15 ppm

 

[Aquabum]

What kind of lighting do you have? How many watts?

Are you planning on making this a fully planted tank, or do you just want to keep a few with fake plants? A fully planted (live) tank would be a much better choice. Your fish will love you for it.

You just don't dump any plant in your tank and expect it to survive under any condition. There are a lot of posts and threads discussing plant care. Depending on your light, you should choose plants that will do well in your setup. Along with the lights come other factors: Macros, Traces, Co2, fish load, water changes, etc.

Plants need Co2 to survive. The more light you have, the more co2 is needed. Fortunately, for a low light tank, I hear that Excell is great at providing liquid co2. Your plants will be able to provide oxygen for your fish, therefore, an airstone is not needed, and not recommended. From what I understand, airstones dissipate Co2 in the water, another reason to avoid using it.

I hope that I've explained this as best that I could. I know that for those just starting out, this whole planted tank thing might seem a bit overwhelming, but stick to it. You'll love every minute of it.

Again, read up on stickies, there are many posts and threads on plant care, lighting, etc.

HTH

Lissette

 

[wickerman]

only think airstones gas of the c02 at higher levels.prob be ok to leave them running