Great looking set up you have there buddy. I forget what real plants look like. Mine are all Plastic as I have cichlids in one tank and discus in the other.
Nice work Dave....looking better all the time!
Looks really nice! I love the look of your tank.
The tiger lotus could be reproducing....they do that by creating a new bulb, just leave it laying there and it will sprout new leaves and become another plant.
You can always trade it, either on here with another hobbiest or at a local fish store that takes trade-ins for store credit. Same with those items you removed.Well thats what I did I just left it laying there so hopefully your right! not that I have room to put it anywhere though lol.