Are SS red based?

[Ryan925]

I purchased this fish back in April, from kenny, as a BSS x Blue Scorpion. I have very much enjoyed watching this fish grow and develop color and pattern. As he matures I see much more red in the pattern. I'm curious if the SS strain is red based and this is the reason or is it possibly the bio pigment FDBW

I'm sure some of it is lighting but I believe red LED would make reds standout

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[Akili]

Some Snakeskin Discus are marked with blue spots against a red background.

[pitdogg2]

there are both Red Snakeskin and Blue Snakeskin. If you are feeding a bio-pigment based food then yes the food will have an effect on the fish. It will help it put down more red based pigment.

[warblad79]

there are both Red Snakeskin and Blue Snakeskin. If you are feeding a bio-pigment based food then yes the food will have an effect on the fish. It will help it put down more red based pigment.

You forgot to mention the pigeon snakeskin.

[pitdogg2]

You forgot to mention the pigeon snakeskin.

Sorry i truly forgot.

I have an bad distaste for anything pigeon blood....

[warblad79]

Sorry i truly forgot.

I have an bad distaste for anything pigeon blood....

Same here, I never like anything with pigeon base regardless how clean it is.

[Ryan925]

Same here, I never like anything with pigeon base regardless how clean it is.

Why dislike for pbs? I love my rafflesia

[pitdogg2]

Why dislike for pbs? I love my rafflesia

For me and this is my opinion only. I am more of a purist. For me it seems that lineage was the first step to bubble eye.type of manipulation like Chinese gold fish. Now just look at all the bubble gum colors. We just had a discussion about the bat wing angelfin type now those that like and keep them no problems that is their choice like it is mine to not.

No offense meant to anyone.

[Ryan925]

For me and this is my opinion only. I am more of a purist. For me it seems that lineage was the first step to bubble eye.type of manipulation like Chinese gold fish. Now just look at all the bubble gum colors. We just had a discussion about the bat wing angelfin type now those that like and keep them no problems that is their choice like it is mine to not.

No offense meant to anyone.

I can understand that. To each their own no doubt.

I've had mine for about 4 months. My view is already changing on what I'd like to do my next go around.

[nc0gnet0]

Snakeskin is not a strain. It's a mutation that effects the number of bars that a discus has, and can added to nearly every strain.

[Phillydubs]

I don't know the background but that's a sweet looking fish and you have done an amazing job growing it !!

[Ryan925]

I don't know the background but that's a sweet looking fish and you have done an amazing job growing it !!

Thanks Philly i appreciate that being a novice. All my fish are from Kenny. I made some early mistake that have been corrected so I am pleased.

This one in particular has always had a really nice shape. His pattern and color have progressed very nicely

[Phillydubs]

Novice my butt lol

You bought discus from a quality supplier And based on that progression alone that you just showed I think you are well on your way keep up the good work.

[Ryan925]

Thanks Philly. I am pretty happy so far. Starting with quality stock was a very important choice

[Rod]

Snakeskin is not a strain. It's a mutation that effects the number of bars that a discus has, and can added to nearly every strain.

Yep, exactly. Nothing to do with base color at all!

I can understand that. To each their own no doubt.

I've had mine for about 4 months. My view is already changing on what I'd like to do my next go around.

Yeah, totally agree.

I think once a discus is removed from the wild, there is almost no chance that its descendants will ever make it back there. This is just a hobby for fun and there are no rules.