I agree. That's why I use Java Moss almost exclusively. I grows in almost any water & lighting conditions and any extra is easy to sell. It might not be aquarium beautiful, but my breeding tanks are for breeding fish. Mike Wise Mayalauren@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 10/24/98 9:40:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > IDMiamiBob@aol.com writes: > > > I think fish are definitely healthier in a tank where plants are > > providing a low-nitrate environment. > > That's precisely the reason I keep my apistos in heavily planted tanks. > Although I've just set up a 20 L half filled with beech leaves and no plants. > The pair in there seem to be having a blast. It kinda looks "right" as far as > biotope replication goes, too. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. > Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!