Hello Jason I don't split them anymore I cut them in half. If you go to your local hardware store, you'll find a blade that cuts Clay tile in there that fits into a hack saw. It is long slender and completely round. This works great. Just makes alot of dust when cutting the flower pots so do them outside. I also soak the flower pots in water for an hour or so before hand then cut them. Seems to work easier this way. Still makes the dust though. Hope this helps. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!