John, Congratulations, perhaps the Danios did the trick but better watch out now that there is fry about or soon you will be cursing the clever "fat" Danios:))) Helen > I was checking my tank where my Apisto Sp Mamore Reds are in this > afternoon. I knew from looking last night that one female had spawned > and had eggs inside an open flower pot. So while checking to see if > the eggs were still there and any good, i was SHOCKED to see free > swimming fry with the other female on the other end of the tank!!! > > I am so excited, I've watched spawn after spawn either fungus up or have > the eggs get eaten. I'm wondering if the 5 Blue Danios i have in the > tank with them caused the females to be more protective, even from the > male!! And i said i never use dithers in my breeding tanks, man what a > liar!!! > > Ok, sorry for ranting, just had to tell someone!! > > Tundra 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"!