Paul Evans wrote: > After the fry hatch are they generally moved out of the > cave before they become free swimming? No, the female usually chews the larvae out of the egg shell and places them in a pit dug in the bottom sand inside the cave. > My tank has a sand substrate so I guess the fry could be placed in a > pit under the root and I would never see them. That's right, apistos are very secretive. With them patience is a real virtue. Mike Wise > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!