Ahh.. I see. I believe that is what is occurring, lee. Is this then common in many apisto species? I also had borelli however the female didn't exhibit this habit. sorry, zapzap, no pictures :(. david >===== Original Message From LeeH920226@aol.com ===== >Bitaeniata do not often live much more than two years. It is important that >you get the next generation before it is too late. Your female may be showing >signs of old age. > >Lee Harper >Media, PA >USA > >----------------------------------------------------------------------- >-- 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. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. >Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at >http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader ____________________________________________________________ woof! woof! I'm @dog.com Get your free @dog e-mail at http://www.dog.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. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader