phantomfisher
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I have 5 Echinodorus Bleheri which are growing well in my 100 gallon tank however about 10 days ago I noticed a few small irregular shaped holes had appeared in some of the leaves. The plants are quite large around 45cm tall with about 20 leaves per plant. The number of leaves effected on each plant seems to be increasing with the smaller newer leaves also being effected. Only the Echinodorus Bleheri have the holes, all my other plants including, crypts, aponogetens etc are fine.
At first I thought it might be snails but I do not have any thanks to my 3 YoYo loaches which polished of the last few about a month ago. I also thought perhaps my fish might be having a nible (Rosy Barbs, Congo Tetras, Oto's and a small albino pleco) but only a few of the holes are at the leaf edges.
I have noticed that the leaves of the Echinodorus Bleheri are a bit 'veiny' looking and am not sure if this is normal for this species of sword. I am using dry ferts three times a week as per James Planted Tank and do 50% water change every week. The rest of my plants are growing as if there is no tomorrow!
Any ideas on what the problem with my Echinodorus Bleheri could be?
All advice much appreciated.
At first I thought it might be snails but I do not have any thanks to my 3 YoYo loaches which polished of the last few about a month ago. I also thought perhaps my fish might be having a nible (Rosy Barbs, Congo Tetras, Oto's and a small albino pleco) but only a few of the holes are at the leaf edges.
I have noticed that the leaves of the Echinodorus Bleheri are a bit 'veiny' looking and am not sure if this is normal for this species of sword. I am using dry ferts three times a week as per James Planted Tank and do 50% water change every week. The rest of my plants are growing as if there is no tomorrow!
Any ideas on what the problem with my Echinodorus Bleheri could be?
All advice much appreciated.