Lisa Figure on a couple of days for the eggs to hatch and then another couple of days before they become free swimming. At least this is how long they took when i spawned the pair I had. I just sold the last 3 fish i had from my spawn at an auction in Ottawa yesterday. They're a neat fish. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!