I would like to thank everyone for their replies on this one. I gave in to the temptation and bought the trio that they had and have placed them temporarily in a 48" tank with some discus, where they seem to have settled just fine. Dave Paterson Inverness Scotland ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!