shadowtetra Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hi guys I've just bought a 4 ft tanks about 3 weeks ago. It's pretty much a commuity tank Lately I've notice that some of my plants are getting holes in them (pic is below) Just wondering if my flagtail (only about 7cm) could of done it or is it some other reason? I also leave my 3 ft light on 8 hr a day is that enough? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkinater Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey Dave, What other fish do you have in the tank? Do you have snails or bristlenose? Both of these like to munch on plants/wood. Also 8hrs is heaps of light for plants, photosynthesis occurs after 5hrs (from my highschool days, I think?).... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS969 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah Tim its 5 hours, I get the same thing on my plants from snails, They have reduced a couple of my plants down to stalks. I hate snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidkev Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Flagtails are browsers..............look at their lips................perfect for sucking nice neat holes in plants...............and the sides of silver dollars kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowtetra Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I see... its a combination of my pleco and flagtail Thanks guys really enjoying this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
