Wow Francine! I wish my fish would spawn like yours. What's your secret? As for fry, I wonder if you can feed a copious amount of vinegar eels (that is if you can get hold of them in time.) Vinegar eels will live in water for days. Infusoria on Java moss and other plants will help as well like Jerry said. Have a good trip. Tomoko Another lurking lady on the list... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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