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Lower Orinoco plant ID

TristanKerbler

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Hey guys, I plan on creating a sort of biotope tank based off of the lower Orinoco river.
Ive been having trouble finding plants other than Sagittarius which I plan on using. Recently ive found a great source for underwater imagery but I cant seem to find the exact species of plants. here is the video:

 

Josh

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Is that rotala indica?
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MacZ

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I'd rather presume a species of Egeria as the leaves curl back to the stem more. Rotala could be a good stand-in though.
Also visible is a species of Nymphaea, just before the stemplant gets into view.
 

dw1305

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Hi all,
Welcome, nice video.
I'd rather presume a species of Egeria .. Also visible is a species of Nymphaea, just before the stemplant gets into view
Egeria is more likely, Rotala is an old world genus. Definitely a Nymphaea and it looks like a Macaya sp. and Tonina fluviatilis at ~1:30.

Ludwigia inclinata would also be appropriate.

cheers Darrel
 

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