Hello You can always go and buy one of those tank dividers, this will physically seperate the pair, they could still spawn if they are really ambitious. Personally i would just leave them alone and let them spawn. Let nature take care of things in your absence. 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"!