it does have a redish tint but that could also be the lighting, the only other thing i could think of would be an indian, but i have those and this looks nothing like it.
My final ID is an Amazon, most common, and being from petsmart, most likely
I would agree, definitely an Amazon Sword. Don't panic when those round leaves begin to melt away, they are emersed growth, the submersed leaves will be different. Make sure you are supplementing the gravel with root tabs.
All amazon swords are the same it just really depends on where you buy it from.
I've had an amazon sword with round leaves just like the one in the first picture and after 2-3 weeks, my leaves have gotten longer.
The sword looks more like a 'Rose' type than an Amazon to me. I don't know its parentage but it has been around for a while now, got rid of mine years and years ago. Grows huge and can easily fill a 24x24" space. Very beautiful and reproduces via flower stems that grow plantlets.
Found a photo of my first big tank, 5'x2'x2'. 'Rose' is on the left and Amazon sword is on the right. See the difference in the greens and the leaf shape?
I see what you mean, i still think it's an amazon but i guess only time can tell, however the leaves look like a rose though, ecspecially with the color that is shown.
Bobby: Is there any chance you can get more pictures?
Based on the coloration in those pictures it does look like an amazon sword. Once some submerged growth appears that can help confirm or deny. I think you'll be ok putting the sword in your 55 if it is an amazon. Those really don't require much light.
I just picked up 2 of these in a packet, ill grow them out as well, mabey we can get 2 different perspectives going here, that could help id it, i also agree with the rose sword though.
I'm gunna keep it in my 15 gallon for now. I am wondering if I need to use co2? It's the only plant in the tank and all I've used so far is root tabs.?
Here it is.
I also found a snail. Which is weird since I have never seen one in the 3 weeks I've had this plant. I'm kind of glad though since I was thinking of going to the store to get some so I can put them in my 55g to dig through the sand. Hopefully I find some more!!
+1, sad if you can't find a pic.
BUt you can check it in plant profiles, search echinodorus rose and OOFF!:flick:
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