UPDATE on Mint Dragon Project

[KadenJames]

Hey all, sorry about the delay of updates on this line of mine. After a ton of research on Joep's spawns and genetics study, I've decided that instead of trying to "improve" the so-so stock I got imported, I'm going to start the line from scratch.

So, the main features I want to see in these fish are-
*Metallic based coloration
*Clean turquoise color
*No red wash or bad scaling
*Good form
*Black-based fins / edging

These traits are what I will use to base selling, breeding, and culling on.
The line should look close to these guys once completed-

So, how do I create a metallic green/blue fish?
Copper x Steel / Royal / Turquoise.
This will give me the +nm alleles I need.

Here's an example of what the results will be from one of Joep's spawns-

Father (royal blue, non metallic)-

Mother (copper)-

Some of the offspring from this spawn-

This is a really great starting point, from there I can work on spreading a little more iridescence into the branching, or darkening the base color by crossing to recessive black.

I'm currently trying my hardest to get my hands onto these fish-

I'm still looking for the close-to-perfect turquoise, steel or royal female. Keep an eye out for me.

[MrVampire181]

If you can breed blacks I want some lol. My blues remind me of the mints. They're swimming :)

[KevinPham123]

I'll definitely be watching. This seems pretty interesting. I've never bred betta before. Seems pretty complex.

[KadenJames]

I can't wait to see them.

I'm thinking about getting a line of turquoises AND blacks going to help sustain the mints. You of all people know how long I've been searching for a female turquoise with decent form. xD

[MrVampire181]

I'm breeding my male from Karen to my blue mask girl... hopefully that produces some greens and turquoises :D

[KadenJames]

D: I want a pair. But not for $75. -_-

[MrVampire181]

Her line grows fast... I'll give you a pair for free since I seriously can't repay you for helping me lol. I get them Tuesday :D

[KadenJames]

Aw, that's super generous of you. I'd have to repay you in some way. Free fish from me as well. Heehee

[dramaqueen]

Those fish are gorgeous.

[MrVampire181]

BTW I got my sump cycled so actual construction of barracks starts next week! You'll have to come see it :D