Seeking expert confirmation x 3 with a bonus question

[altwitch]

All,

I'm usually pretty diligent about ensuring I have a good record of the species of plant I'm buying, both to ensure I can research the later and if I ever get a surplus and want to offer free or for sale. Over time as I've accumulated 24 different species of plant it was bound to happen I'd miss a few.

I've done my research and pretty sure I know what I've got here but want to share to see if others, especially experts agree. Believe the to be:
1. Barclaya Longifolia
2. Alternathera Reineckii
3. Nymphaea Lotus

As a kicker question, if you look closely at the last 2 you will see small wispy strands with tiny balls attached at the base and behind the plants. Believe it's coming off the Proserpinica Palustris I have in the tank and it's something of a pain in the hindquarters. Can anyone confirm or have any more information on the purpose of the strands? My best guess was something related to propogation.

Anyway, thanks to anybody who takes the time to assist.

Cheers
ALT

 

[Kribensis27]

That first picture looks a lot like Cryptocoryne wendtii. The other two seem correct, although that alternanthera could also possibly be some type of ludwigia. The third one is definitely a tiger lotus, nymphaea zenkeri. Not sure about the strands, but I’ve never grown that plant.

 

[YellowGuppy]

Is it possible that the stands are bladderwort? Certainly not an expert, but the bulbous little growths on that one strand are enough to cause maybe a little concern... Hopefully I'm wrong!

 

[altwitch]

Guppy, I admit that I looked into it and the plant is intriguing. I'd not heard of it before but will research, perhaps check with FDNR as well to see what they think, but as you say let's hope not. I've been pretty religiously pulling the stuff out as it clings to my plants and went back after your post to give a more thorough scrub.

Krib, thanks for the confirmations and the possible alternatives, gives me a disciplined line of inquiry going forward.

 

[Vishaquatics]

First plant looks like some sort of crypt, probably crypt wendtii brown or red. If it is attached to a bulb, then it is barclaya, though it is unlikely.

Second plant is Ludwigia glandulosa. Third one is Nymphaea zenkeri like Kribensis27 was saying.

The small strands are utricularia gibba, which is often seen as a pest in planted tanks.

 

[Kribensis27]

First plant looks like some sort of crypt, probably crypt wendtii brown or red. If it is attached to a bulb, then it is barclaya, though it is unlikely.

Second plant is Ludwigia glandulosa. Third one is Nymphaea zenkeri like Kribensis27 was saying.

The small strands are utricularia gibba, which is often seen as a pest in planted tanks.

I grow some other utricularia species, and that one sounds really cool. Does it have any negative affects on other plants?

 

[Vishaquatics]

I grow some other utricularia species, and that one sounds really cool. Does it have any negative affects on other plants?

I haven't really heard of people have this stuff kill their plants, but I have seen tanks that are infested with this stuff to the point where it chokes out slower growing plants. It'll choke out moss or a hairgrass carpet if given the chance. Most people who have this plant often despise it because it may ruin their tank aesthetic, and it is nearly impossible to remove. Once it is established, it is likely in that tank for good. It just takes one small fragment of that stuff for it to grow back, and it grows very fast.

 

[altwitch]

I haven't really heard of people have this stuff kill their plants, but I have seen tanks that are infested with this stuff to the point where it chokes out slower growing plants. It'll choke out moss or a hairgrass carpet if given the chance. Most people who have this plant often despise it because it may ruin their tank aesthetic, and it is nearly impossible to remove. Once it is established, it is likely in that tank for good. It just takes one small fragment of that stuff for it to grow back, and it grows very fast.

I appreciate the solid answer as bitter as it may be. I usually have savvy algae solutions but in this case I'm writing it off as a total loss, tearing down the tank, treating with Clorox solution and starting over. I just can't risk passing such an infestation on to anyone else. I'll definitely read up on it more though to better educate myself. Really appreciate the specific species to aid in that.

 

[Mudminnow]

I have my doubts the first plant is a cryptocoryne. The petiole seems too short in relation to the blade. Therefore, I tend to agree with the Barclaya longifolia ID.

I think the second picture looks a little more like Ludwigia palustris or Ludwigia glandulosa than Alternanthera reineckii.

The third is probably Nymphaea zenkeri.

And, your mystery plant is bladderwort.