In a message dated 02/04/02 05:13:22 GMT Daylight Time, aquamaniac@earthlink.net writes: > Paraotocinclus maculicauda Not a brilliant algae eater, a very nice fish, but they will only eat algae if they are starving, and like most Otto's keeping them hungry isn't a good idea. My favorite algae eaters are small Ancistrus, get them just big enough so they can't fit into the Apisto's caves and you shouldn't have any problem with midnight snacking. Alan W ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto