What is doing this to my plants?

[arowana man]

its the angle fish. they like to nibble on plants. mine destroyed a java in a day

 

[TheFanatic]

its the angle fish. they like to nibble on plants. mine destroyed a java in a day

Really? I've never had anything touch Java Fern. Not even Africans....

 

[arowana man]

Really? I've never had anything touch Java Fern. Not even Africans....

in no, wierd right.

 

[neekaragua]

my java fern did that after the leaves got dry during my move

 

[Kolossus]

Believe it or not, the botia loach absolutely murders plants!...at least mine does. Unfortunately, it seems like you may have all the wrong fish for live plants.

 

[Jag1980]

Java Fern could grow in your toilet with the lid down. It looks like it's being molested by a fish, probably something that likes to chew.

That's funny lol

 

[WyldFya]

Some plants have what looks like snail damage, while others have been bit and ripped, which a pleco would not do. Your tank is very hostile towards plants. If you want plants, remove the botia, the geo, the angel, and any snails.

 

[roombo]

My java looks the same way.. a pleco would not turn it brown and i have no snails. I never see my fish go near it. water is perfect. lighting around 2 wpg

 

[Pyramid_Party]

COuld be soem small snails in your tank. I had a few tiny snails in my tank and they did this to my leaves. Always little holes and other eaten spots.

 

[Aquafreak]

Java Fern will often brown out as a result of the damage. If you've handled the ferns, you'll notice the leaves are kind of "brittle" so to speak, and I have seen plec's and SAE's quickly move over them and unintentionally damage the leaf...and the brown seems to follow. I have a hunch that 2 WPG might help contribute to the browning as well... my 2 cents.