Plant Pests?

[BoT]

On Tuesday I changed my substrate and added some new plants. Today I found that one of the plants has been attacked quite badly. At first I thought it could have been a snail which came on the plants but I couldn't see anything.

I have just noticed on one of the leaves a very snall unknown insect. It was very small (about 1mm) and was a white colour. It was able to swim but was eaten by a danio. I figure whatever it is, it was eating my leaves and there maybe more of them.

Any ideas and advice?

 

[BoT]

Even more of the plant has been eaten today, at this rate it won't last until the end of this week. I have looked very hard but cannot see anything unusual. I tried keeping the lights off for a few hours to see if anything comes out in the dark. Any ideas?

 

[richpowell1989]

Have u seen any snails ? U sure it ain't ur fish my pleco was eating my plants so I had to get rid of him if it is snails put a leave of lettuce in the bottom of the tank jus before u turn the lights of for the night n when u turn it on in the morning the snails will be all over the lettuce that's what I do

 

[Coursair]

You can take the plant out and dip it, if you think it's something living on the plant.

What fish/inverts live in the tank ?

Both links mention plant Dips. Scroll down to find the info BUT read the WARNINGS also !!!

http://www.aquajake.com/blog/planti...planting/disinfecting-plants-before-or-after/

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Articles.asp?ID=111