Sorry, it doesn't help me. I'd suggest you go to Erik Olson site, www.thekrib.com and read the method for describing apistos if you want more help. Mike Wise richard.moore2@btinternet.com wrote: > Hi Mike > > Just to cloud the issue, the female is now showing a > strong lateral band (which continues through the tail). > The suborbital stripe is now much stronger, as are the > metallic blue striations around the head. I guess she's > settling in. > > ps - I think in my previous post I mentioned V shaped > lateral bands. This should of course read "vertical" bands > > Thanks a million > Rich > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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"!