Hey Sal, If you worry, take the other fishes out. But I would usually keep the male in the tank because that will keep the bondage. She will carry the frys until they are free swimming (1~2 days). Ade At 04:51 PM 6/5/02 -0400, you wrote: > OK Ladies and Gentlemen, I have bred mouth brooding cichlids from >Lake Malawi and Tanganyika but never an Apisto. They both are >protecting one side of the tank, female doesn't eat and very evident that >she's carrying. Questions: >Does she carry until the fry are free >swimming? >How long does she carry for? >Do I remove her and put her in a 5 >gl tank by herself? etc..... Any information greatly appreciated Sal ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader