Plant identification

[jt1]

Hi, I got this near similar looking plant to riccia except that it is dark green in color and does not float. They grow in a messy bunch. Any idea what plant is this.
Don"t have a pic now but will post if I can.
thks

[grey_fox]

Try to find it at http://www.tropica.com might be able to ID it from there.

[jt1]

Hi, Posted the pic at my avatar. Hope someone can enlighten me on what plant is this. So sorry cos I don't know how to attach image here directly.

thks

[amerce]

Looks like Java moss to me, maybe the Xmas variety ?

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Guide to posting pictures.

Messy bunch = most likely Java/Singapore moss.

[jt1]

Hi and thanks for the posting of pic tip.
The plant is definately not any form of moss. It looks like riccia except that it is dark green in color and sinks. I'll see if I can load a larger image here so that it is clearer using the tip above. Tried to do it earlier but got error in image.

[juggler]

Have you had Riccia in your tank before?

If it is exactly like Riccia and sinks. Then it is sinking Riccia. I have them before. Apparently, they somehow can convert to and from floating to sinking forms.


Left (floating type), right (sinking type)

[Rupert]

Looks a bit like staghorn algae I have in my tank?

[kadios]

I agree with Juggler. It's definitely Riccia. I still have them among my HC after I removed them more than 2 years. Can get on your nerves some times as they get entangled among the HG or HC. This Riccia will drag these plants out from the substrate when you try to remove them.

Cheers!

[jt1]

Have you had Riccia in your tank before?

If it is exactly like Riccia and sinks. Then it is sinking Riccia. I have them before. Apparently, they somehow can convert to and from floating to sinking forms.


Left (floating type), right (sinking type)

Yes, exactly like riccia but dark green. It started to grow in my pelia tank about a year ago. Grows a little slow but easy to maintain. I kinda like them cos they don't give me the problem that riccia gives us. Will it convert back to normal riccia and any idea how did this happen( I mean from floating to sinking form)?

thanks