Susan writes: > I am working on cycling a 15 gallon tank for them > both. A 15 gallon tanlk for the pair should not need cycling. The volume of water will dilute the ammonia down to safe levels while the biofilter bacteria establish themselves. If you introduce a little bit of gravel from the 3-gallon, it will help the "cycling" along, but you won't need it. Honest. Bob Dixon Cichlid Trader List Administrator http://cichlidtrader.listbot.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!