In a message dated 6/20/00 12:43:17 AM Mountain Daylight Time, relli@aye.net writes: <Snip>> I have two questions, how big a problem are snails as far as possible eggs go? It' a really big problem. If they find them they will eat them. > And is it safe to add some other fish in a tank this size It's not even really safe for the male in a ten gallon tank. As soon as she starts hounding him, you will need to move him out. Other wise, she will harass him to death. I breed mine in tens, but I always watch for when the male is no longer welcome. That's a sure sign there's eggs in there somewhere. Bob Dixon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!