It's one of those string length questions, "best case" anywhere between 2 to 3 weeks, "worst case" months. It depends on a multiplicity of factors which induce the fish to think its time to spawn again, though fresh/frozen food, frequent water changes, happy tank (and mate) all play their part - but you can do everything "right" and they just won't be interested. Leave a relative in-charge while you go on vacation, and you come back to more fry than you know what to do with. Scot ________________________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by the Star Screening System http://academy.star.co.uk/public/virustats.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!