In a message dated 11/4/98 4:34:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, debrown@kodak.com writes: > 3) Why are African cichlids more popular than apistos? Apistos don't look like much in the store to the average hobbyist. Africans on the other hand are blatantly colourful and you can keep a lot in one tank. they are more "showy". I think that once you're into apistos, however, there's no turning back! Jason ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!