>. but left the german female in, even if > she got a lot stressed by the aggressive attentions of the male. > > Shouldn't they care for the eggs together? > > Cardinal tetra are preatty good in stealing fry!!!!! :-(( If the male don't allow the female help him, I would remove the female as well. She won't do nothing else disturb the male's work. On cardinals, I make mine the G.Kadar's words: "Cardinals? Those little torpedo-like sharks?" (I can't remember the exact words). Zeco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!