When you look at Mendezi look close at the stripes on the tail vertical, horizontal or half&half. an interesting feature. Females pick the right species by the direction of these. As distinguished from elizabeathea or paucisquamis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!