Yes, Ancistrus sp. can be problems with dwarf cichlids. This usually happens when they eat the eggs - not the fish. It is very rare that they actually attack a healthy fish. They will, however, eat dead or dying fish. Mike Wise Szalies Jean-Marc wrote: > Can ancistrus behave as bad guys (like gyrinos) ? > Yesterday, I found a dead red points male apisto with suspicious marks... > > ************************************************************************** > This e-mail and any attachments thereto may contain information which is > confidential and/or protected by intellectual property rights and are > intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) named above.Any use of the > information contained herein (including, but not limited to, total or > partial reproduction, communication or distribution in any form) by persons > other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited.Any liability for the > correct and complete transmission of the information or for any delay or > interruption of the transmission or for damages arising from the use of > reliance of the information shall be disclaimed.If you have received this > e-mail in error, please notify the sender either by telephone or by e-mail > and delete the material from any computer. > Thank you for your cooperation > ************************************************************************** > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader