Hello Eric Putting any kind of pleco regardless of size into an Apisto breeding tank, is something i would not recommend. Not if you want eggs or fry in that tank. Just a chance i wouldnt take. I was able to keep some Ottos in with my Piauensis. The Piauensis spawned and managed to keep the ottos away from the eggs, wigglers and then free swimmng fry. Only reason i did this was that it was originally a grow out to maturity size tank and the Piauensis suprised me by spawning in that tank. 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"!