Hey, im not to sure how old he and his eight little friends are, prolly close to 6months tho and right now they do show some fading and a light band but its more of a mood thing, when theyre relaxed they have the spotsRed Devil;625930; said:your very welcome!! I love the tropheus duboisi.. he is magnificient..how young is he? Has he started to lose his spots? I love how they look when they are mature too..have never seen them around here..but i will keep looking,