The male is 'stealing' fry from the female borelli. He consistently has a group of about 10 on his side of the tank. If one the fry gets too far away, he slurps it up, takes it back and spits it out into his flock. A good dad so far. Daniel Harnden ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!