Taregreen Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hello everyone. I have two large Amazon Swords (see pics) that have holes in the leaves. I can't tell if it's a nutrient deficiency or if something in the tank is eating them. I use root tabs and liquid ferts, so I don't think it's a nutrient deficiency. The fish I have in the tank that could potentially be eating them are a single Bristle-nosed Pleco, a couple Panda Garras and a couple of Buenos Aires Tetras. I didn't think that the Bristle nose would eat a healthy sword, especially if it has plenty of drift wood to munch on. I know that the B.A. Tetras will sometimes eat plants, but I've never seen them do it and I keep them well fed. As far as the Panda Garras go, I didn't think they ate live plants, either. Any thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle_Aquarist Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hi @Taregreen Definitely looks like physical damage, not a nutrient issue. My first suspect would be the Pleco. Some species of Plecos are fine and don't eat plants or wood, others do. I had to return a Pleco to the store when I did my first planted tank 14 years ago because of the damage it did to my plants. -Roy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 bristlenose pleco's like to eat swords if they arent getting enough food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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