Paul Evans writes: <snip>> Based on my readings I had expected her not to come > out of the cave if there were eggs in there. Further, > I expected her to be more aggresive with the male > when he gets to close. The tendency to barricade herself in varies from female to female. I've never seen it with any of the apistos in my care, but others report it ocassionally. I'd say you definitely have eggs, and you can surely afford one look without freaking her too badly. Or just start hatching BBS and start feeding it to mom and dad. When the fry come out, they'll be ready to join in. Bob Dixon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!