I recently has some trouble with my discus (I know they are not dwarfs or even close but this may help you some day). THey slimed up badly and got very dark. I decided to try something new instead of whacking out my tank with massive amounts of antibiotics (plus I DESPISE the use of antibiotics in situations where it can be avoided). At my local store I picked up some Melafix, which is endorsed by Jack Wattley. After 3 days (of the recommended 7) treatment, I have to say WOW. The fish have colored up again, and are very active. I did not let them get to the point of not eating but I did lose my favorite one (oddly he did not slime up like the others), I think but I have not found his body (It is very heavily planted). THe tank clouded up for a day, but no other fish were lost. I do not work for the company that makes it and I never was a fan of theirs but I give MelaFix two big thumbs up! Coincidentally, this is the tank where I have the apisto that I blamed for being hyper-aggressive, maybe it was just a plague that the other two brought in and succumbed to then passed on to the discus? The lonely single apisto has looked great the whole time. Max, this problem has prevented me from sending you plants since I doubt you want them from a sick tank. Drop me a line. Thanks, scott __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.