Jason writes: > What you could do is put your BB gravel for the bottom two inches and > just have an inch or so of sand on top of that. That way the plants > roots aren't too compact and your apistos can be happy too. Good in theory, but you'd be amazed at how fast the sand will work its way down into the gravel, especially if you get some Malaysian snails in there. 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"!