My Rams slowly develop color. Even when they are of breeding age 3-4 months and about 3/4" of an inch long, they show some color, but not full. That seems to happen around 6-8 months. I havn't written any of this down, so my memory could be faulty. These impressions could be off a little. Joe Hildreth 15 Cedar Street Potsdam,NY 13676 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!