> >Thats not an easy one! Every keeper of soft water species struggles >with it. Not to rub it in or anything, but up here in Vancouver, BC we have rainforest (temperate) water coming out of our taps. The only thing that really need to be be done to it is to add heat and remove chlorine. So- if you need soft water move to the west coast where it rains a lot Cory Williamson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!