The recent thread got me to thinking- If DOcs are indeed a factor in growth rates, then carbon filtering should make a difference. Has anyone on the list actually run a control-group comparison of growth rates with and without carbon filtering (in addition to regular water changes of course)? Does anyone know of a way to monitor carbon to know when it is nearing the end of its useful life and is ready for replacement? 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"!