> I've found that feeding flake food only does not stop spawning. It only reduces > the number of viable fry. Separation of the sexes is the only way to stop them > from breeding - or lowering the temperature to a dangerous level. > With my Discus, reduction in feeding - sometimes up to 2-3 times a week - works, when I want them to take a break from spawning. Their spawn would reduce in number and frequency, then stop when returned regular feeding (2 x a day) for a month or so.... spawning would resume. I think this will work with other species as well. mac orion@tri-isys.com Phillipines ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!