Why do my plants have holes in them?

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I'm not sure if this is the right spot to post this. I wouldn't call my tank "planted" per se but it has plants.

My leafy plants tend to get holes in them like those in this photo. (Sorry, I don't know the name of the plant. It's standard PetSmart issue)

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I can plant a new plant and within a few days, I start getting these holes. The plants tend to stay green for a while but usually succumb to the holes. Is it the work of a fish or am I not taking care of the plants?

My 100g tank is stocked with: 2 angels, 1 black severum, 2 parrots, 4 yoyo loaches and 1 ruberlip pleco. I have one 5 foot T5 bulb for lighting. Nothing is "withering away".

Any insight?

Thanks!

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Thats a nutrient deficiency I'm pretty sure. Not to keen on which is which so you'll have to do some reading on what nutrient you may lack.
 
That is not a nutrient deficiency, someone or something is eatting it. I think it is the rubber -lip.

PS--You plant is an Echindorus Bleheri.
 
i blame the rubberlip
 
Agreed. That is damage from the Rubberlip (most likely). Make sure it is getting enough greens to eat or it will continue to eat your leaves.
 
It's definitely not a nutrient deficiency, as has already been stated. It also doesn't look like a disease -- it has all the hallmarks of mechanical damage (i.e. something's munching on it).

It does seem like the pleco would be the most likely culprit in that stock, but I have to say, I've never had one take chunks out of any plant before. What are you feeding it? Maybe it is desperate for food and that's literally the only thing it can tolerate?
 
I am having a problem with feeding it because the other fish go in for the algae chips I put in the tank. It's tough to get food to him. Any tips on how to get food just to him and no one else?
 
Feed him after dark...and give him veggies (cucumber, zucchini) tied to a stone or veggie clip.
 
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