In a message dated 1/31/2000 11:30:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, kl@roe.ac.uk writes: > you say they are a form of caetei, but they seem to be much smaller than > caetei. > > Isn't caetei one of the smallest apistos, reaching a max of 6cmTL? My male > is small at about 5cmTL. Also if they have been selectively bred for colour > that could decrease the size. i don't have much experience with caetei, but once someone gave me a pair that didn't live long. they were not big (about 1 1/2" - 4 cm) but they were compact (somewhat deep bodied). the "blue headed" ones i have seen are much slimmer and smaller. i kept some for a short period only. maybe they grow bigger... but my impression was that they were much smaller. tsuh yang chen, nyc, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!