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	Which fish is eating my plants?
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	My plants are being nibbled and I cant seem to catch the culprit. Which of these fish (if not all) is the likely suspect: Clown Loach Kribensis Yoyo Loach Angelfish There are even bite marks in my Anubias . Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 24-May-2006 16:10
Dr. Bonke Moderator Posts: 367 Kudos: 215 Votes: 36 Registered: 15-Apr-2004	I used to have angelfish that turned into vegetarians. Any new leaf was considered a good salad snack, eventually I got so annoyed with it that I removed the Angels and gave them away. My three Yoyo loaches do not seem to eat from my plants. The other two I don't have any personal experience with, so I can't help you there, my bet is on the Angels though.
Posted 24-May-2006 16:53
seventh_son_of_ed Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 77 Votes: 9 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I had One angelfish too that liked to nible the plants Miguel Face up make your stand and realize your living in the golden Years
Posted 24-May-2006 17:44
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Crusha - can you get pics of these "bite marks" - are they really bite marks or holes caused by nutrient deficiency? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 24-May-2006 18:03
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	My angels pick at my plants, but I've never really noticed any missing leaves. I would hope they are cleaning off algae...but who knows. My yoyos don't bother the plants at all./:' *Kristin*
Posted 24-May-2006 21:10
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	Edited by crusha NowherMan6, I know that I need some potassium coz my swords are very holey. But these look like bite marks mainly on the new growth, generally at the tip of the new leaf before it opens and around the edges. I'll try and post a picture today so you can give me your opinion. What about Blue Rams, could they be doing it? So far it seems you all think its the Angel. I'll post pics anyway. Thanks all for your comments - Cheers Crusha Editing for pics ... Anubias - note new leaf tip. Holes in swords Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 25-May-2006 05:02
Jay Hopper Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 48 Votes: 17 Registered: 24-Feb-2005	I doubt it was the Rams, as it is very rare for them to bother plants. I think the culprit is your Angelfish .
Posted 25-May-2006 06:15
sharkbait_whohaha Hobbyist Posts: 89 Kudos: 65 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Sep-2005	I had some large Angels in my planted tank. When l went away for 1 week they ate all my plants. Before the angles l was able to leave home for weeks and come back with plants in my tank.
Posted 01-Jun-2006 07:36
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	Another vote for the Angelfish ... I just cant seem to catch him at it, but i did see one of my male krib's taking a nice bite at a plant and i'm leaning towards him and his mates being the culprits. My poor plants they are trying so hard to grow . Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 01-Jun-2006 09:39
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	Edited by clownygirl Wrong, wrong, wrong. Your yoyo loach is the biggest culprit and following a close second are you clown loaches. I tried badly to keep plants with my loaches, and not once did my angel or rams touch them, but my clowns and yoyos munched away happily. I have lost bacopas, amazons, pygmy swords, java moss, vallisnerias and many many others. Those bit marks are distinctive loach tooth work and the situation is only going to get worse. There is no hope though you will continue to love your loaches like a complete fool. Ask me
Posted 01-Jun-2006 14:09
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	Yep ClownyGirl, I luv my loaches. Maybe if I feed them more they will leave my plants alone . I guess i'm just going to either replace them with more or go plastic , gotta have the plants! Anyone else think its the loaches??? Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 01-Jun-2006 15:06
crusha Enthusiast Fish Geek Posts: 262 Kudos: 183 Votes: 102 Registered: 11-Nov-2005	Its taken me this long to find the culprit ... My large clown loach ... . Caught him yanking on my poor anubias nana. OH what to do. I'm trying to feed them more veg, maybe that will help. Can i feed them veg everyday or is it something that is more like a treat every now and then??? Anyone got any other advice. Those who say they cant, Never will !!!
Posted 05-Jul-2006 03:13


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