Should I artificially hatch the eggs? I'd say give them a fews attempts to do it themselves. I am > guessing that the eggs will be gone tonight. The water parameter is 86F, > pH7.8, hardness 120ppm. The eggs may not hatch at all in such high pH/hardness water. Just in case they eat the eggs tonight, should I > add another female rams to this pair? (Rams are better in trio, right?) I think rams form monogamous pairs at least for the length of the spawning cycle, another female would be threatened. > I think I will try to take > some good pictures of them and let you all help me decided. Thanks Good idea, I would like to take a look at them. Don't think it is allowed to post them to the list though. Regards, Ken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!