Thanks Pete. I'm a lab technician in a chemical company near Chicago. Regards, George -----Original Message----- From: Bolton Museum, Art Gallery & Aquarium [mailto:bolnathist@gn.apc.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 9:26 AM To: apisto@listbox.com Subject: Re: Really soft water > Greetings from the newest member of the list. The company I work for is > considering putting an aquarium in the waste water treatment room as a > sort of demonstration of water quality for visitors. I wonder if anyone out there can suggest some rain > forest cichlids that like REALLY soft water. > Regards, > George Morris Welcome to the list George. What business are you in, and whereabouts are you? I'd look at Dicrossus filamentosus, as they are fairly easily available, and absolutely stunning in good water. These could then be housed with Cardinal and Rummynose Tet's and the like, always popular amongst casual viewers (i.e. non-aquarists, the poor creatures) Many of the Apisto's which prefer very low T.D.S. can be difficult to find and fairly pricey. Some of the West African fish would also be O.K. in very soft water, but these can also be expensive. I would guess that there will be a list member within reach of wherever you are, which will facilitate obtaining stock. Pete Liptrot Bolton Museum Aquarium Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE 01204 332200 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!