I used straight RO with my diplos when I had them, and they bred like nuts for me. If i'm not mistaken, max breeds and raises his apistos in straight RO as well. Rich --- John Wubbolt <BigJohnW@webtv.net> wrote: > I absolutely refuse to buy a R/O unit.... i wont > ever use it even if you > gave me the best one out there on the market...... > > Of course i dont need one..... nice to have great > soft water right out > of the tap..... 8-) > > but friends that did need one, never used straight > R/O water.... not > even in discus tanks. > There should always be some sort of minerals in your > water.... or it > will crash on you..... and then its no fun.. > > Adirondack Johnny > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- 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