Keith's a grampa

[Jason K.]

So about a year ago I recieved 6 young RT's from Keith, spent alot of time with this group and managed to get two suspected pair's... well last week I confirmed one of them..
laid eggs on temp. strip...
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0832.jpg
moved them after hatching to the cone...
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0811.jpg
moved them back again...
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0826.jpg
and finally are free swimming
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0854.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0852.jpg
congrats again Grampa...

[Second Hand Pat]

Jay, those parents are super nice. Congrats on the pair and the young'uns.

[Altum Nut]

Hey Jason,

Congrats man.
Superb looking RT pair. How many fry do you suspect made it.
I could only wish my RT's start to pair off soon.
Keep us updated Jay.

...Ralph

[discuspaul]

Aw, that's just great. And I think Keith would be proud as well !

[Keith Perkins]

Proud h e l l, anxious to get a dozen and work on the Perkins Turquoise line. :) Those parents are nice, and Jay has the only F2s I know of.

[Jennie]

those r nice!

[Northwoods Discus]

Really nice pair. Congrats to Jason and "Gramps".

[Keith Perkins]

And a HUGE thanks to Jay for being as interested in continuing this line as I am.

[RockRiverfish]

Congrats to both of you.

I had the pleasure of seeing these parents in person a few weeks ago, and it is a very nice looking strain.

Dan

[Jason K.]

Thank's everyone, these two have really surprised me with how well they have done on their first go at raising fry... I think it's safe to say that pair #1 is indeed proven.... Now to try the other suspected pair!!!

[Second Hand Pat]

Congrats Jay, so nice when they get it right on the first go. I have watched the Cuipeau X females eat their eggs for months. It would literally be wild if the Tefe's are my first confirmed pair. Good luck with the second pair. May the Perkins line get a firm foundation.

[TURQ64]

Nice looking fish, guys...I like how the spawned on the backside of that temp strip!......Maybe the future; just paint a black stripe on the end of your breeder tanks!

[Jason K.]

A little update... they are raising the fry like champ's great pair considering this is their first go...
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0863.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0862.jpg
starting taking bbs today!

[Jason K.]

update of the fry at almost 2 week's... Keith was over yesterday to see them himself he also to a video and some pic's I'm hoping he'll post his shot's as well seeing as i'm not to good with a camera.
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0870.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0871.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0873.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0872.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/fishshaped/100_0869.jpg
the last pic's not so good but I was trying to catch them playing pass the fry...

[NanDiscus]

They look stunning, man! I really love Red Turqs and the pair you have there is full of potential. Raise F2 to adult size, then get something nice and matching from Hudson and have some more fun! ;)

Nandi

[Jason K.]

Sound's like a plan Nandi...

[Second Hand Pat]

Jay, this is a gorgeous pair. I can see why you and Keith want to keep working with them. :) You are lucky the pair struck gold on the first spawn.