KurtG wrote:

Perhaps I'm extrapolating from working with Orchids, but neglect is part
of the equation.

I've kept both fish and orchids for long periods. I wouldn't go overboard
drawing similarities there. You can't give an orchid food and expect it to avoid
eating it if it's not hungry. You *can* do this with animals.

George Patterson
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