Plant ID please?

[Franks]

Hi all, I bought this plant a few weeks ago and it came with slightly pinkish tops when small and some BBA! I thought it was Rotala of some sort but now I'm not sure?

It's now impeccable in growth and leaf structure/colour and the BBA has gone and it's 2ft long!

What exact species is it?

Thanks

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[tim]

With pink tops probably this http://tropica.com/en/plants/plantdetails/Hygrophilapolysperma'Rosanervig'(050B)/4484

 

[Franks]

Thanks Tim. After looking at Hygrophila, I think this is the 'green' Polysperma species as the deep white leaf veins aren't present but it's reported that under intensive light, the tops tend to turn a slight pink. My tops now being a few inches from the light have started to turn pink.

Thanks for the ID!

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[tim]

plants look lovely and healthy mate.

 

[Franks]

Thanks Tim. The Co2 inject and daily fert regime has turned the tank into a monster grower!

I forgot to mention I've also cut and replanted the tops of the Hygrophila back to around 12 inches and within two week it's doubled in size!

Certainly a plant to help ensure tank balance.

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[rebel]

Looks like regular hygrophila polysperma. Not really suitable for co2 setups unless you want to trim daily,. 🙂