you know i thought that was a rule about the blotch but i have had a male with one.and this was a good deal before fh were around.Anubisscott;4037044; said:Mine just went through the steps until 4", then her and the 6" male spawned. Just incase ya didn't know, everyone with a dorsal blotch is female. Can't tell very well by the pictures, but looks like from what I can tell you have 3 and 3. GL and enjoy. Trimacs are my second favorite Amphilophus.