Peter writes: > Is there anything special/recommendable about black beach sand ? The bottoms of the Amazon biotope waters tend to be covered in leaves and other dark stuff. My Apistos are always less skittish when the bottom of their tanks are black. If it were available here, I would certainly try it. Bob Dixon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!