. Bottom line is this, I'm afraid I'm going to lose him if I don't do >something. >What's wrong? What can I do? > >tank info: >ph 7.0 >kh 8 >temp 79 > >TIA, Pat Bowerman If these are wild caught for sure use a good parasite control food like Tetra has for 5 days Drop the pH to 6.5 and use some water conditioner with tannins: peat--Black Water Tonic--Waters of the world --- Weiss's Instant Amazon Offer some live foods 2 or 3 times a week--baby brine shrimp or white worms Put one teaspoon of pure salt for each 3 to 5 net gallons of water Add some dither fish like cherry barbs for a little compitition and security Hope this helps MikeD ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!