BrendanNSANZ Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi, I'm wanting to cordon off a section of my tank because someone keeps nibbling off the new growth on my swords. I've not caught them in the act but suspect its the barbs. I tried using sheets of glass but of course the fish explore every nook and cranny to get into the space you have blocked. Any recommendations on what to use as the glass sheets tended to leave little gaps. Fish: Danios Gold Barbs Paradise Fish Roseys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Its in the nature of some fish to nibble at the greenery. If you block it off totally you need to use something that will not restrict water flow or else it will prob be detrimental to the plant in the long run. It will also create areas for detritus to gather and algae. How big is the sword and tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanNSANZ Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 The tank is L=1220 W=600 H=700 The swords are small at this stage, I thought of something overnight and have placed some plastic garden cloches over the top of each plant. It's just temporary to allow the plant to sprout some new growth without being mollested. When I say they nibble at the new growth I mean every single bit of new growth is bitten off at the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I was going to suggest some fine plastic mesh shaped into a box to fit over the top. I had some barbs totally strip a huge stargrass plant within hours of it being introduced to the tank (overnight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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