The caudal edges of the father are not as sharp. I think the female is more important than the male, really when breeding. The mother has super sharp caudal edges!
That's so crazy that the marble gene would cause nearly identical coloration! Way cool! I also think the son is much better quality great job improving the line! Totally breed that boy back to his mom! I think you'd have some amazing results
They do look sooo much alike!
You denitely did a great job choosing the female, the boy's body looks much more straight and the rays are much stronger... BEAUTIFUL!
I too would croos mother/son but first you gotta show off that great female... pics please!!
Most of her female offspring are looking very nice, too. Maybe better, too? One of her daughters is getting the same pattern. I could also do a sibling cross. Decisions decisions!:lol: I know my purebreed ragdoll kitty was developed by crossing a mother to a son. So, why not do this with fish?
Nope. As long as inbreeding is not too overboard it's fine. I usually breed brother to sister unless the parents have super nice fins then I cross back.
Thanks! Although it is not uncommon for some breeders to go up to F7 before outcrossing, I think F4 is the max. Really, it depends on how the fry turn out. Luckily, I keep a few parallel lines going so I may be able to wait a bit longer before outcrossing.
Yes i understand, but i didnt know what to call it lol.
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