i think the initial question was about keeping corys with apisto fry because the keeper was concerned about keeping the bottom clean of excess food. i'm not sure i understand this problem. if you keep your fry with the parents, that wouldn't be a problem as apistos are very good at picking food from the bottom, just like corys. if you are not keeping the fry with parents, i think snails could be another alternative. tsuh yang chen, nyc, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!