Andi

I have a newly planted tank (4 months) and the focal plants are 2 larger swords and 2 compact swords. In this tank is also 4 ABN, which I thought were plant friendly.

At first I thought the center vein of the leaves turning a bit yellow was a sign I needed to dose with root tablet ferts. Now I've started to see holes developing in the leaves. All the leaves on 3 of these plants and a couple on the fourth plant.

Its got to be the ABN by the looks of the size of the damage. This so sucks!

What can I use as a substitute that will have the same bright green impact and not get munched by my ABN? I don't use CO2 and have no intention of it. The substrate is soil topped with sand. My pH is 8.4 and soft (GH) but has a really high KH. Medium lighting. The fish other than the ABN are angels and Serpae tetras.

I'm so bummed! They were starting to get some nice size to them.

I guess my other choice is to get something other than the BN. Replanting doesn't sound fun.