Aquatic plantor no?

[Lei017]

Bought this at my LFS yesterday here in HK and I have no idea what it is. Can someone help me ID this. I got a feeling that this isn't aquatic.

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[Ladykelly]

I'm not a plant expert but it looks like a type of fern.... theres a couple aquarium ferns I know that but theres also house plants too. I have java and java moss in my aquarium. Try typing aquarium fern in Google maybe it will pop up. And wait for other more expert at this then me.

 

[Munroco]

Hygrophila pinnatifida?

 

[Lei017]

Thank you for all the replies. I found the name of the sp and its not aquatic at all. Selaginella erythropus 'Sanguinea'. Better take it out of my tank asap.

 

[Ladykelly]

I had that problem with petsmart I but monograss (think that's the name) researched it to find out its not an aquatic plant and that it will die and cause issue with water quality so I threw it out $9.00 down the tubes

 

[Retired Viking]

I am new to having live plants and try and be careful now after also making a few mistakes like buying a plant that only the roots are suppose to go into the water the leaves stay out. I wasn't told that when I bought it. My LFS has lots of plants but most of the clerks have no clue what they are. The local Petco is better and has a fish/plant expert but even he has given me wrong info. Best to do your own research first. Take a picture of the plant and research it on the net before buying.