Help with Plant ID

WrittenLyric

WrittenLyric

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Hi guys,
My planting is coming around slowly and I've begun hearing sooo many horror stories about LFS mislabeling non-aquatic plants as such. Could you take a look at this plant and tell me what you think it may be. I haven't had much luck ID'ing it myself as to me, there are so many online plant photos that a lot look alike to my under trained eye. Thanks!

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Also, my swords that I purchased at PetCo are looking pretty damned good if I do say so myself!

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Sorry for the fogginess, it's a cell pic - I lack technology, in fact I have two monkeys running the wheels for my computer.

Thanks for the tip, I'll research bacopa and see if it's a match :)
 
Aww thanks :) Sub - Honestly? I have NO idea what I'm doing.. I'm just planting and hoping for the best.

So far I have 2 Bacopa monnieri (thanks guys!), 3 Brazilian Swords, and the hardiest plants ever..2 plastic plants of the red and green varietus.. I just put in some java moss today too. I think in about a week I won't remember what my gravel looks like though, I went a little overboard.
 
Here's what to watch out for if you're worried about non-aquatic plants. Most plants with small, delicate leaves will be true aquatics. The non-aquatics tend to have thick and stiff leaves, and they usually stand more erect when you take them out of water. That said, it's always a great idea to research a plant before you buy it, to make sure it will thrive under your conditions.
 
Starry said:
Here's what to watch out for if you're worried about non-aquatic plants. Most plants with small, delicate leaves will be true aquatics. The non-aquatics tend to have thick and stiff leaves, and they usually stand more erect when you take them out of water.
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Except for Anubias! But Anubias species can grow emersed (e.g. out of water) also.
 
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