I would be against having Rasbora maculata in with spawning Apistos. R.Maculata are somewhat harder to come by than some apistos and to use them as 'dithers' I feel would be a terrible waste. If you can get hold of Maculata pop them into a small tank to breed - now that's a challenge. Just my opinion, Helen > Dave, > Just a friendly little note. Rasbora maculata, the Dwarf Rasbora, is not a > characoid. It is actually a Cyprinid, more closely related to Barbs. I've always > wanted some, but have never seen them offered in my area. They should make good > dither fish if the dwarfs don't eat them. > > Mike Wise ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!