Well, okay it was my message Mike was answering but, yes I was going with what I heard too. And yes it did seem logical but, one thing wrong with that. My breeding technique....hehe...I even call it a technique now. Well, anyhow what Zman taught me about the breeding process was mainly breeding according to where the fish come from. Most of the SA dwarfs come from water that doesn't have any mineral content like we know it or at least that's my understanding. And apparently they are raising their own fry in that water so another point of logic might be that they must be getting it some place else which would support the food idea. Right? I believe Discus come from some of the same water too right? Just some thoughts JerryB ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.