> so would it be a better idea to just feed flakes > instead of frozen while i'm away on vacation? > Have you consider using Tablet food instead? This way you can actually ask your friend to put in how many pieces at a time, and not risk them overfeeding and polluting the tank. mac orion@tri-isys.com Phillipines ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!