Sorry fenwoman, I am fully with you. Why the hell do they sell plants that are clearly not aquatic as aquatic? Beats me. I did once hear of one shop replying to that question with the words 'most of the people who buy plants cant keep the aquatic ones alive so will be back in a few months anyway' as if thats a reason! If they dont know about them, surely for goodness its your job (as a LFS) to educate them!
And you're right its blatant misrepresentation of the truth. Unfortunately its a common problem. I always find myself wanting to point out to people that they are non aquatic when I see them buying them, often step in, but its not always possible.
Do you happen to have the labels still? If you could right a list on here as to what you got I'm fairly sure we can work out the non-aquaitcs. Or if you could take some more pics (perhaps post in the plant forum so everyone can help I cant guarantee 100% accuracy
) of the tank I'll highlight them on the photos.
If you want any idea of alternative plants check out the plant forum or www.tropica.com is an excellent site (and quality plants if you can find them to buy
)
Sorry again, it is a lovely scape just a shame it wont last.
Sam