Simon, I don't know where he got this idea. There is very little study of gut contents in apistos. These fish are basically opportunistic feeders, taking whatever comes along. As I recall the few studies out there show that they eat mostly small aquatic crustaceans and insect larvae supplemented by fish scales and vegetable detritus. Mike Wise Simon wrote: > dwarf cichlids which are largely vegetarian. > > What are the thoughts of others? > > Regards, > > Simon Voorwinde > > ========================================================= > svavev@hunterlink.net.au > http://thecichlidtank.cjb.net > ========================================================= > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@listbox.com. > Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!