----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com> To: <apisto@majordomo.pobox.com> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 3:48 PM Subject: Re: Cyclop-eeze > I didn't find anyone "amusing", just the logic being used. I would agree that the logic being used is "amusing". That is what inspired my query. >Cyclops-eeze can certainly be used as a replacement for bbs, but it is just the same as > substituting APR or frozen brine shrimp for live foods - adequate for most > purposes but not optimal. Based on the posted responses, there seems to be mixed reviews regarding this. >You should be comparing Cyclops-eeze to something > similar like APR or frozen baby brine shrimp, not a live food. I feel it is > unfair to compare any dry food with live food and expect it to be better. I could not agree with you more! However, this is not what the hype surrounding C-eeze claims. which was what I was trying to dismiss through this thread. I must apologize for the misunderstanding. I feel like my inquiry has not been clear. >If anyone cannot afford brine shrimp eggs they have 2 alternatives: use a less > optimum food like APR, Cyclops-eeze, or frozen baby brine or spend more time > raising infusoria, microworms, live rotifers, daphnia (sifted), and other live > foods. Personally I've raised a lot of apistos without using live foods at all. There you have it. Clarity. -Brett ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!