Hello Matt, I've kept ancistrus 'dolichopthera' for many years in a planted tank, and have known others who have kept them also. And I've never heard of an adult ancistrus attacking and eating plants. Have you heard different? That would be surprising news. Clay _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member