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We are looking at keeping our turtle tank planted both for the beauty, but also so our turtle can snack at his leisure. I've found a nice mixture of plants online, but I'm having a hard time finding if any of these are toxic before I order it. Thoughts? It's 50 plants including 1 Anubias,1 Red Amazon Sword, 2 Amazon Swords (Echinodorus argentinensis), 1 Java Fern, 4 Limnophila aquatica, 4 red Crypt walkeri, Cryptocoryne walkeri "Red", 5 stems of Egeria (Anacharis) densa, 8 stems of Bacopa monnierii, 4 stems of Narrow Leaf Hygrophila, Hygrophila salicifolia, 5 stems of Ludwigia repens, 5 stems of Hygrophila lancea, 10 stems of Rotala indica. And then we keep him stocked with duckweed as well.

Here's my rundown:

Anubias Barteri (Anubias) - OK, but may not be edible
Bacopa Monnieri (Waterhyssop) - Maybe, but considered a no for tortoises
Cryptocoryne Walkeri (Red Crypt Walkeri) - Don't know
Echinodorus (Amazon Sword) - OK to use but supposedly bitter tasting
Egeria Densa (Anacharis) - Yes
Hygrophila Lancea - Don't know
Hygrophila Salicifolia - Don't know
Limnophila Aquatica (Giant Ambulia) - I think it's safe
Ludwigia Repens (Red Ludwigia) - OK, but may not be edible
Microsorum Pteropus (Java Fern) - Considered OK, some claim it can be toxic
Narrow Leaf Hygrophila - Don't know
Red Amazon Sword - Not sure of the difference with Amazon Sword
Rotala Indica - Should be OK


Keep in mind, some plants might need to be rooted or need substrate. Some plants with long stems and few leaves might not interest your turtle.

Thanks so much!!