Cherie Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I got a tiny piece of this plant with a fish I purchased. It looks like guppy grass but side by side they look different. The GG is darker and the leaves are less slender. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 No clue on the plant, but what beautiful growth in your tank! What do you keep in it? I bet shrimp love it in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I know you said it looks different from guppy grass, but if so then what I have isn't guppy grass. I've always thought it was. If that was too subtle, are you really sure it isn't guppy grass? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 To be honest it looks closer to one of the anacharis species. I had someone once give me some 'guppy' grass; only to determine after the fact it was anacharis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I’m not an expert on guppy grass but that looks just like the pics I see when I search for guppy grass images. What makes you think it isn’t guppy grass? I’m sure there is some variation of different strains even if no one has named varieties. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Thanks everyone! I have guppy grass in another tank that is darker, holds its shape, and has shorter leaves. Maybe they are both types of guppy grass. Comparison and close up pictures below. @Martinthank you! Yes it went crazy! The cherry shrimp are in hog heaven. I also have a bamboo shrimp, rabbit and nerite snails, P. Luminatus, and a scarlet badis in there. I cleaned out about 75% of the growth and searched it for Luminatus eggs. No luck 🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Do the tanks have different lightning? The structure looks the same, to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 @Odd DuckYES! The one that’s darker green and more substantial gets light from our kitchen LEDs that are 8 inches above and through a layer of duckweed (photo). The other has a Fluval plant light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Both tanks look great! Love the cloud of guppy grass in each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 @Odd Duckthanks so much! I love it too although it frequently gets out of hand. All the tank inhabitants love it too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Yup, it's all guppy grass. It's not uncommon for plants to look different in different conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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