The barbels on Cory will grow back like G. Kadar says once the water conditions improve. But if the fish is in really bad shape, even after water changes sometime they are too far gone and never recoup. Then you end up losing the fish. Corys can't live with out their barbels. It's what they use to help them find their food. Corys are sometimes like a Canary in a Mine shaft. A good indicator that water has gone bad and is desperately in need of a change. John W ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!