-----Original Message----- From: David Sanchez <barbax2@yahoo.com> >I couldn't resist your plea for help so I'll try to be of service. >One thing you can do is simply take a net and snag the females in >question and simply remove the caves with the eggs and fill a 5.5 >gallon tank(or what ever you have) with water from the tank some >plants for cover and maybe a little sand as substrate and your in >business. Even if the eggs have already hatched she will have them in >a pit right under where she is ( like a hen over her eggs) take a net, >snag the female then siphon the wigglers, A turkey baster is especialy >useful for this. >Some people may be horrified to hear this, < David, I am for a start, I think the apistos would fair better taking their chances with the snails. We on this list have gone down this rocky road only last week and I don't think we wish to return. Helen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!