the Dark Angel x Blue Diamond cross F1s are gorgeous - isn't it a PB x non PB cross?

[drgnfly829]

Am curious as to why that particular cross would work.
Do both parents have to be homozygotes?

I have been reading as much as possible prior to even starting a tank, I might not have the time to do things correctly until this summer, even though I have all my equipment except heaters.
and experience is always the best teacher

The genetics are fascinating and complicated. I plan on getting both of the books by Andrew Soh in order to better predict what progeny could result from various crosses.

[drgnfly829]

Wow sorry for being so disjointed there, I'm at work on a break but staff can still find me....
Next question, What does dark angel originate from ?

[rickztahone]

Get the Soh books, they really break things down. Also, Rick and Ryan can definitely help you here as well. I never feel comfortable explaining these things as I often get them wrong, but either of them can help you out.

[nc0gnet0]

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?98099-Batch-1-Blue-Diamond-x-Dark-Angel


Yes, it is a pb x non Pb cross. Why does it work? Some times there are exceptions to the rule.

There is a good thread started here: http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?122483-A-hypothetical-question-for-you-on-Pigeon-Bloods

We haven't touched on the BD gene yet (I wish the thread was drawing more interest btw) but in my opinion, this is another example of co-dominance.

Do they both have to be homozygous? I don't know, but I think it would be preferable (mine were).

-Rick

[Kyla]

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?98099-Batch-1-Blue-Diamond-x-Dark-Angel


Yes, it is a pb x non Pb cross. Why does it work? Some times there are exceptions to the rule.

There is a good thread started here: http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?122483-A-hypothetical-question-for-you-on-Pigeon-Bloods

We haven't touched on the BD gene yet (I wish the thread was drawing more interest btw) but in my opinion, this is another example of co-dominance.

Do they both have to be homozygous? I don't know, but I think it would be preferable (mine were).

-Rick

awesome thread on the BD + DA grow out, soooooo pretty