Colin, well, I hope you are going to enjoy your stay there and if you have some spare time on hand I would follow Max advise and defenately go to Zoo Zajac. It's amazing, they carry everything from tubing to multicolor airstones. One of the best Dupla & Aqualine Buschke assortments you can find at "Das Zierfischparadies am Zoo" Brehmstr. 17 Phone 0211-637575 or "Das Aquarium" Derendorfer Str. 50 Phone 0211-462096 they have a nice collection of Chiclids, rare and expensive South Americans as well as Africans. Don't forget, store hours are limited by German Law ! Most of the stores close at 6.30 pm ! Credit Cards are not often accepted! If you come across the legendary " Altbier Apisto" , let us know. 'hope it helps. Juergen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!