In a message dated 5/4/04 10:56:49 AM, hipchack@yahoo.com writes: << I asked on this list what might be the cause and it seemed that the general consensus was due to old age. >> I think it is a method for preservation of the species. Same thing happens with many species. Lee Harper Media, PA ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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