Considering where these little beauties come from and the bacteria and viruses that have come from their habitat, I don't think a little bacteria from around here would affect them at all. After all The trout don't seem affected by beaver fever around the B.C. area....humans on the other hand..:)..can you say " feet don't fail me now". At 08:04 AM 5/25/00 +0100, you wrote: >I'm no doctor or vet, but it is quite unusual to find pathogens which >are able to be effective in many different organisms, especially if they >have to enter via the stomach, it's a pretty dangerous entry route >because of all the acids and enzimes. I would expect that E.coli is >relatively species specific. >If you are really worried, have a word with a vet., they'll be able to >give you specific info. about this (the advice should be free:-)). >Colin > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >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"!