very nice development.
Hi All,
So.. I was looking at my single Gex 1ft tank that I am presently using to keep my guppies and decided to "outsource" my project to anyone who is interested in guppy genetics. Due to my lack of space for additional tanks, I thought it would be a good idea to make this somewhat like a community project where we can all learn together and reap the benefits.
So, here are some details. As many probably already know, I am presently keeping some blond base, glass belly, full red guppies. After about a year now since I started on this project, I have a come to a split road for this strain. Its not showcase material by any means yet.
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The above pictures show my lone male and 4 females I have for him. Currently, the male has red on the body, but the top of the head is still without red. Belly is also not very red yet. I have a few ideas for the next generation..
1. Outcross to Blond Red Moscow (improve red and tail)
2. Outcross to Blond Full Red (improve red)
3. Outcross to a HB strain (possible HB glass belly red)
4. Outcross to a Black Moscow/Full Black (copper/chocolate glass belly)
What I am hoping to achieve in each instance is primarily to retain the glass belly gene and come up with either a nice red guppy with glass belly (1, 2) or some variation of uncommon colored guppy with glass belly (3, 4). Personally, I like the blond base as it complements the glass belly gene well and resulting offspring have a solid black eye due to the lack of silver irids. Anyone here with quite abit of interest in guppy genetics, glass bellies and have a spare tank..?
Personally, I'm quite hopeful for someone to try creating a copper/chocolate strain from crossing a red and a black (4). Hopefully, the black pigments will overlay the red ones to achieve that result. I think I might continue developing the red coverage myself.
So anyway, if anyone is interested in a community project.. Maybe reply here with your suggestion for the outcross and once my females drop in a month or two, we will be able to kick start this experiment.
Disclaimer: I am still new to guppy genetics and the intended crosses might not work as I envisioned. This is of course, open to discussion. Feel free to shoot me down.
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very nice development.
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Layout/Hardscape: ADA Amazonia Powder Soil, Borneowild Rutsuuddo Wood (SS Root Type)
Fauna: Apisto Trifasciata, Sundadanio Axelrodi (Blue), Yamato Shrimp
Setup: ADA Cube Garden 45-P, Starlitz Clear 45, Eheim Aquacompact 40
Layout/Hardscape: ADA Amazonia Powder Soil, Borneowild Rutsuuddo Wood (SS Root Type)
Fauna: Apisto Trifasciata, Sundadanio Axelrodi (Blue), Yamato Shrimp
Woh you are really good in glass belly guppies? I am now working on my full red albino guppies. DO you care to trade your fries with mine? I might want to work on a new project.
Hey bro, I'm just a small time breeder. Haha. Don't have enough space for more tanks, so I probably can't trade with you. However, if you are interested in some glass belly full reds, then I can probably sell you a pair/trio. Don't worry about the price. Anyone who has bought from me knows I sell my guppies off very cheaply. Promote the hobby and get more people interested in the glass belly strains!
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Small time breeders.
Big hearted hobbyist
Hope to see pictures of nice cross very very soon.
Btw, space constraint always a issue to hobbyist (exclude deeper pocket bros) haha.
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Haha. Well, I have a baby coming soon. Cannot afford the space and the money now. I'm hoping others can create their own strains with help from my strain. That'll be awesome for everyone.
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I also interested to start off the guppy project but never have the time to start.
Haha...
Nice effort bro.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tk3yybbOgQ
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Wow. Ha-ha. I'm no longer keeping the guppies, although I do have intention to come back to the hobby and re-create the strain.
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