Well, I considered that - but I think this illness colonizes fish, killing some, simply living in others. I have already destroyed a significant number of infected fish, and I really don't want to add to the death tally. What I'm really asking for (and I hate to do this) is a chemical solution. I've used copper to wipe snails out in the past, but this time, it doesn't seem to be working... Dominic salS wrote: > Dominic, > Add clown loaches.. they will do the trick!! If you have an African Cichlid > tank just don't add salt for a while. > Good luck > Sal > > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!