Hi Tony, Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep an eye out for a male for you. Was it a double red? A couple times I've had problems using seachem acid buffer to try and lower pH. I used as directed a couple times with Hongsloi II. They also reacted similarly to your Aggie. I used plain old Aquarium salt and brought them back. The dose of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. Sure it brings TDS way up but, my fish lived to breed again and again. I've heard people say that's the wrong thing to do but, hey tell it to my Hongsloi their spawning right now as we speak.<G> JerryB Oh yeah nice meeting you at the Fish club last night. Hope you make it back. After all you were winning all the raffles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.