Amazon Sword? Transplant?

[mrramsey]

Not sure if this is an amazon sword or not. I planted this when I first got my tank almost a year ago. This and an anubia on a rock are the only two surviving plants.

At any rate I am in the midst of an aquarium remodel and will be changing out the substrate with pool filter sand. My intended "planted" tank is going to have plants mainly java ferns, java moss, and anubias tied to wood and rocks.

This plant is a bit sickly looking but not sure if I can salvage it and transplant into the new set up. Looking for suggestions. I hate to just trash it if it can be helped.

http://mramsey.homeip.net/img/plant1.jpg

http://mramsey.homeip.net/img/plant2.jpg

http://mramsey.homeip.net/img/plant3.jpg

http://mramsey.homeip.net/img/plant4.jpg

[biotsrama]

That's not an amazon sword, that's a cryptocoryne. See this link for a listing: http://crypts.aquaria.net/species

There are many small-ish crypts that look very similar to each other, which is complicated further by varieties and subspecies with slightly different leaf shapes, texture, and color. Yours may be undulata or wendtii, but not sure. The good news is that most crypts of this form are relatively low-maintenance and tolerant of low light, though there are exceptions.

When you move it over, some leaves may "melt" initially, which is a common occurrence with crypts. It's believed to be due to the change in environment. But it should bounce back after a while. Crypts are also root feeders, meaning you should supply it with a root tab in the substrate for better growth.

[mrramsey]

Thank you! I did move it over and split it in to 6 separate plantings thumbs2:

http://mramsey.homeip.net/wp-uploads/2012/10/ba.jpg

[Trillianne]

Do not be alarmed if it melts a bit from the move. That's actually pretty normal and it will recover. Just remove the dead leaves and give it a chance to settle in.