Hi Richard It is the coloration of the Norberti .As the black spots are smooth not lumpy or external. Thanks George > Is it coloration, or are the little spots showing externally (as in > pepper on a surface)? > If it is coloration, that's one thing, if the spots are lumpy, or > external, you've got an issue. > > >---------- > >From: Geo/Len[SMTP:szucs@total.net] > >Sent: Friday, May 29, 1998 2:17 PM > >To: Apistogramma > >Subject: Norberti > > > >Hi to everyone > > > >I have a pair of wild Norberti that are breeding right now. My male > >developed some back spots on his body, dorsal, caudal, anal and > ventral > >fins.The spot only appeared a few weeks ago. . The male is around two > > >inches. Is this a normal colour pattern for Norberti? > > > >George