Holes

[Mattant1984]

Hi guys,

I've started getting a few patches of holes on some of my hygrophila leaves.

Any ideas on why??

 

[Hufsa]

Thats 99% certainty grazing damage, do you have amano shrimp perhaps? You can almost see the tiny holes left by their evil little grabby claws

 

[Mattant1984]

Thats 99% certainty grazing damage, do you have amano shrimp perhaps? You can almost see the tiny holes left by their evil little grabby claws

I do have a out 5 or 6 amanos in there however I've not seen them for weeks lol

 

[Hufsa]

not seen them for weeks lol

They're out at night at least, helping themselves to some fresh greens 😂
Try supplementing the tank with vegetables like bell pepper, sweet potato, etc and they may do less damage to plants.
This is unfortunately the backside of the amanos, they eat more algae than other shrimp but they also eat some plants.
Make sure not to leave the vegetables in the tank more than 12-24 hours. Some only need a light blanching, others need a light boil

 

[Mattant1984]

They're out at night at least, helping themselves to some fresh greens 😂
Try supplementing the tank with vegetables like bell pepper, sweet potato, etc and they may do less damage to plants.
This is unfortunately the backside of the amanos, they eat more algae than other shrimp but they also eat some plants.
Make sure not to leave the vegetables in the tank more than 12-24 hours. Some only need a light blanching, others need a light boil

Awesome thanks mate, appreciate your help 👍🏼

 

[Nikmon]

Hi did adding vegetables help at all?

Im having a similar problem in my tank