Hi Mike As far as "easy" apistos..... they can all be tough, depends on the pair, your set up, water conditions... foods.. alot of things. I personally find Panduro, Nijsenni, Cacatuoides, Borellii, MacMasteri .... all to be among the "not so difficult" fish. I've always had good luck with them... I have found the Pertensis group.... Trifasciata types....to be among the harder to get to spawn..... but then each has their nemesis fish.... How every you choose..... just pick a fish you'll enjoy..... when ppl think they're gonna spawn a fish and make tons of money on the fry... that never seems to work.... and always ends up being disappointing when the fish dont work out just like you wanted them too..... What ever you do..... have fun at the auction. I swear those things are more addicting then the fish are..... Bid away!!!! Bring home some nice fish and have a good time. Tundra Johnny ....... yes its cold in the adirondacks again..... snowy and 29F right now! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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