Let's start with a list of animals in your tank. Can you give us one?
How long has this plant been planted?
How long has this plant been planted?
What's the problem with my plant? (56k)
Does anyone know what the cause of this is on my Wisteria?
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That CAE ~ those are also called SAEs, right? I've heard that they, or the flying foxes they are commonly mistaken for, suck on leaves sometimes. I remember reading a thread on here about someone with marks very much like yours on their plants, but they were different plants so the marks looked a little bit different. They finally figured out it was their "SAE" doing the damage. I wonder if that's what's doing the damage in your tank, too? I can't remember exactly how they figured it out, but I vaguely remember that maybe they looked in their tank at night, well after lights out, with a flashlight? Maybe you can move your CAE for a couple weeks and see if that stops the damage on your new growth?
Sorry for the "I'm not sure" and "I don't remember exactly" parts. I wouldn't even have offered this info since I figured someone else more knowledgeable would chime in. But I figured you might be open to a shot in the dark atleast. Hope you figure it out!
Sorry for the "I'm not sure" and "I don't remember exactly" parts. I wouldn't even have offered this info since I figured someone else more knowledgeable would chime in. But I figured you might be open to a shot in the dark atleast. Hope you figure it out!
Thats a good thought but I dont think that the CAE (Chinese algae eater) is the problem. He also sucks on the Amazon Swords but does not leave those marks. His mouth is also a lot larger than the marks left on the leaves.That CAE ~ those are also called SAEs, right? I've heard that they, or the flying foxes they are commonly mistaken for, suck on leaves sometimes. I remember reading a thread on here about someone with marks very much like yours on their plants, but they were different plants so the marks looked a little bit different. They finally figured out it was their "SAE" doing the damage. I wonder if that's what's doing the damage in your tank, too? I can't remember exactly how they figured it out, but I vaguely remember that maybe they looked in their tank at night, well after lights out, with a flashlight? Maybe you can move your CAE for a couple weeks and see if that stops the damage on your new growth?
Sorry for the "I'm not sure" and "I don't remember exactly" parts. I wouldn't even have offered this info since I figured someone else more knowledgeable would chime in. But I figured you might be open to a shot in the dark atleast. Hope you figure it out!
Aren't swords' leaves a lot tougher than wisteria leaves, as in able to take more abuse? It seems like mine are.
Other than the CAE being it, I have no idea. I've done a LOT of reading on this forum and have yet to see anything that looks remotely like those marks on your plant except that one time I already mentioned. Good luck on finding out what it is.
Other than the CAE being it, I have no idea. I've done a LOT of reading on this forum and have yet to see anything that looks remotely like those marks on your plant except that one time I already mentioned. Good luck on finding out what it is.
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