Hi all, could someone explain to me the red ventral situation in D.filamentosus females. The ventrals of one of mine went bright orange overnight and she's definitely defending an area. I cannot see any eggs anywhere. Do the ventrals go red when they reach sexual maturity or when they've spawned? Jason ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!