Hi John, Thanks for your answer but I have no idea wath you mean by "ranting". I think it sounds rather negative so I would like to defend myself a bit. I just wanted to know when she could spawn again becuase I was so fascinated by the first apisto spwan I saw in my refreshed hobby. I have no intention to breed my fish as efficient as possible, I just would like to be able to observe the taking care for fry and eggs by these great fish. So the reason that I asked about a new spawning was just a matter of being excited by the first one and being disappointed by the result and I read somewhere that each species needs a certain minimumtime to be ready again. I agree that our fish are no machines and I will never force them but I'm just anxious to see the next eggs. I hope you can forgive me! Raf ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!