Plant ID needed

[Peyton]

I have searched plantgeeks site but can not figure out what these plants are.

This plant has not grown at all in my 20gal, but has rooted itself well already. I just planted this particular piece in my 40gal.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/peglegburnout/Fishtanks08032006027.jpg

This plant has grown rather well except for a few stems getting some kind of algae.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/peglegburnout/Fishtanks08032006023.jpg

Any ideas?

 

[Purrbox]

The first looks like it could be Potamogeton gayi. No idea on the second.

 

[Peyton]

The first looks like it could be Potamogeton gayi. No idea on the second.

I saw that one on there but some reason it didn't click. Thanks purrbox. Now if someone can help with the second one.

 

[travis simonson]

Purrbox is (as always) right on The first plant is Potamogeton gayi, my nemesis It is very easy to grow and quite invasive so I hope you like it.

The second plant is Didiplis diandra, a very nice little plant that doesn't get too tall and works very well in the midground. Under high light with CO2 supplementation the tips should blush to pink or even a red color. I haven't ever gotten it to do that but I'm still trying. Nice stuff

 

[Peyton]

Thank you Travis. Acording to a quick google search Didiplis diandra is a.k.a. Water hedge and Blood Stargrass. I've heard those names before but never would have made the connection.

Did potamogeton gayi take a long time to start growing for you? Mine has done nothing for two weeks but root and some of the leaves are starting to decay.

 

[travis simonson]

Trust me, all you need to do is ignore the P. gayi, maybe put it behind something, and before you know you will have more than you ever wanted