Hi everyone, I have been lurking in here for a couple or so weeks and even asked a question or two without properly introducing myself. Please forgive my delinquency in doing so. I am a newbie to apistos, though not to the aquarium hobby. I've had a small community tank for eons, since I was twelve or so. During the process of a major move two years ago (from Alabama to Texas and back to Alabama), I gave up my aquarium. Finally when I got settled, I decided to get back into it with a renewed interest in a planted aquarium. Since I wanted to try the plants with high light requirement, I searched on the web and found "the Krib" site. Soon one thing led to another and now I got the apisto fever. I am from Japan. I cut my teeth on aquarium hobby back in Japan (thirty some years ago). I've learned a lot since then but I am still learning a lot from the Krib, the Aquatic Gardeners Digest, and now from this list as well. I hope to benefit from the good information exchange here and look forward to getting to know those of you who participate in the list. Tomoko Schum Madison, Alabama tomokoschum@earthlink.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!