I don't know, it sounds to me like your agassizi may have spawned already. Those behaviors(as well as the male's sudden healthy fear of the female) and visual indicators are pretty commonly associated with a pair that has spawned. Male agassizi don't usually have much to do with brood care after spawning, and will usually spawn with multiple females if given the opportunity. The females will often violently chase the male away and possibly injure him if there isn't enough space. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.