this batch is starting to make me go hmmmmm...............

[nc0gnet0]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/100_2809_zps7f8b76c0.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8UYb_9UOw

[yim11]

lol

[John_Nicholson]

LOL.....Where did the parents come from?

-john

[rickztahone]

hmmm indeed. Would like to see the progression here, that is if you don't cull very heavy handed.

[nc0gnet0]

hmmm indeed. Would like to see the progression here, that is if you don't cull very heavy handed.

The Hmm part is the two very distinct phenotypes, one in which the fry appear to be golden based......watch the video for the orange fry.....


-Rick

[yim11]

He's just not used to standard/non-mutt crosses. Got him seeing sh*t......

[rickztahone]

The Hmm part is the two very distinct phenotypes, one in which the fry appear to be golden based......watch the video for the orange fry.....


-Rick

I did view the video, which is why I also went "hmmmm" ;)

[nc0gnet0]

He's just not used to standard/non-mutt crosses. Got him seeing sh*t......

I like my steak medium-rare sir............


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[John_Nicholson]

I like my steak medium-rare sir............


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That is funny Jim told me you liked unground round......

-john

[yim11]

lmao

[dan1]

Rick,

Very nice! Are these orange ones albino by any chance? Maybe the parents are Albino intermediate of some sort.

[nc0gnet0]

Rick,

Very nice! Are these orange ones albino by any chance? Maybe the parents are Albino intermediate of some sort.

Nope, not albino's, my money (and a bet with Yim11 btw) is on goldens.

-Rick

[Ryan]

Rick, does that mean there's a chance of golden leopards?

Are the fry any weaker than their darker siblings? I've known a few people with golden based leopards and they seemed weaker and slower growing than other discus.

[nc0gnet0]

Rick, does that mean there's a chance of golden leopards?

I think there is a chance, but I am not positive the fry are goldens, I just feel strongly enough to bet a lunch/dinner on it (however not strong enough to bet a weeks paycheck :) ) I would think however, if I am right, the chance for golden leopards would be very high......


Are the fry any weaker than their darker siblings? I've known a few people with golden based leopards and they seemed weaker and slower growing than other discus.

Not at this point in their development, no. I have however witnessed what you are asking in other goldens, but not all of them. So whether or not slow growth and weaker fry is a product of the golden gene specifically, or a product of over-excessive line breeding, I am not really sure. I do know that a current batch of golden based snow leopards I have spawned and am currently raising are extremely slow growers, yet another batch of golden based fish I am raising are every bit as fast growers as their non-golden siblings.

When I do notice the slow down in growth, it usually does not kick in until 1-2". They seem to keep pace up to that point, then start falling behind. However my sample size is extremely limited, so I would take that for what it is worth, just an observation based on a handful of batches so far.

-Rick

[yim11]

I'm gonna eat well.

[nc0gnet0]

I'm gonna eat well.

LOl. how's your confidence level after you read that pm I sent you?


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[musicmarn1]

Us outsiders are running a pool haha

[yim11]

lmao

The PM certainly swings things more in your favor but still too early to pick a restaurant.

If you recall - the PE x GLS cross had a few 'lighter'/different ones early, they ended up as just reg spotted so that's why I'm wanting to see these at 2-3" to be sure.

Also I need the extra time to save up for all the sh*t you have threatened to order.

[nc0gnet0]

If you recall - the PE x GLS cross had a few 'lighter'/different ones early, they ended up as just reg spotted so that's why I'm wanting to see these at 2-3" to be sure.

hard to recall something I have never seen a picture off.....

......just sayin'

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[yim11]

Did I not send you those?






my bad....

[nc0gnet0]

If you recall - the PE x GLS cross had a few 'lighter'/different ones early, they ended up as just reg spotted so that's why I'm wanting to see these at 2-3" to be sure.

Welcome to the Dark Side my friend...Welcome

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[yim11]

you cant prove anything - no pics!!!!!!

[insert some sorta evil grin emoticon pic here]

[nc0gnet0]

Written confession good in any court of law........

[yim11]

that was the beer talking! im the one al was talking about when he said drunk posting.

[Larry Bugg]

Hmmmmmm

Well I had been following this thread because I was very interested in what the cross was producing and wondering what the genetic background of the pair must be....................................... but now I see there is another reason I should be following it!!!!

Do I now understand that Jim has been breeding a "MUTT" cross???????? The same guy that gives Rick so much heck about crosses??????

[yim11]

puh-leeze Bugg Man. GLS = Grand Leopard Spotted. Some fancy Asian name I guess....







;)

[nc0gnet0]

It was glss

Aka golden leopard spotted snakeskin

[nc0gnet0]

It's all good Jim....

Welcome to the Mutt Motel

You can check out any time you want

......but you can never leave

[yim11]

lmfao








;)

[Larry Bugg]

Still waiting to see who pays for the steak though.

[Second Hand Pat]

you cant prove anything - no pics!!!!!!

[insert some sorta evil grin emoticon pic here]

:evilgrin:

[DiscusOnly]

When I was breeding the PE a few years ago, I noticed two color variation in the offspring. Some were much lighter but not as light as yours.

[nc0gnet0]

When I was breeding the PE a few years ago, I noticed two color variation in the offspring. Some were much lighter but not as light as yours.

It's just not about being lighter, it's the fact they are orange.

-Rick

[nc0gnet0]

This bet is like taking candy from a baby................

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/g6_zpsddb70135.jpg
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[Rod]

Hard to beat a rib-eye steak Rick, this one is yours mate. :D Personally, i'd go for pepper sauce, and those little tatters on the side!

[Keith Perkins]

This bet is like taking candy from a baby................

Every thing's bigger in Texas?


Hard to beat a rib-eye steak Rick, this one is yours mate. :D Personally, i'd go for pepper sauce, and those little tatters on the side!

I'd go for a good tenderloin fillet.

[yim11]

lol

What if they are PBs!?!?!? lmao

[jsullins]

It's all good Jim....

Welcome to the Mutt Motel

You can check out any time you want

......but you can never leave

That is greatness

[musicmarn1]

hahaha, good one - one of my all time favorite songs! :D

[pcsb23]

Well .... I'm not really a gambling man, but if I were my money would be on Rick just about now ... mmmm, nice juicy sirloin ...

[nc0gnet0]

Normally I don't name my fish, but I think I will call this one "lunch"

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/lunch_zps2aa44fbe.jpg?t=1418702862

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/lunch2_zps3ec5640e.jpg?t=1418703101

Crappy cell phone pics, but I think it is time for someone to say Uncle...........

-Rick

[Ryan]

Rick, what on earth is going on with that sponge filter? lol

How many golden leopards did you end up with out of this batch?

[limige]

getting any more color yet?

[ockyra215]

Any update ? How was lunch!