56 gal. Central American cichlid tank plant recommendations

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I have been a big fan of cryptocoryne swords lately. They look great, come in different colors, barely need any light, and grow new leaves pretty quickly to replace those my cichlids rip off.
Here is one in my tank right now
 

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Not sure what crypto sword is. Is there a scientific name I can look up.

I do know the fish in the pic is a crypto panamensis. I have a beautiful pair for 7 years and lost them only a few months ago. I’m looking for replacement. Do you know where I can find them.
 

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Cryptocoryne Wendtii and C. Becketti are scientific names you can search.
The panamensis I got from Wet Spot Tropical Fish pretty recently, I think it was about 6 months ago. I ordered the last 6 they had, now I have 4. Haven't seen them available anywhere since, if mine breed I will have some fry for you
 
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