Pixie Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey guys, So i ordered these to start me off - I took the images from the You Tube clip of the seller, Hope that's not breaking any rules or anything (Let me know if i am, I'll delete them - Promise!) i'm just super excited!! lol Can't wait for them to arrive and to take better photos. What do you think? The first pair are described as gold and this one is described as a Dragon/butterfly/salamander/not sure? lol he has a female with him but i didn't take a capture of her. Yay! Can't wait to start with them ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) They are amazing fish. When you breed them, Consider selling me a male? Edited March 20, 2012 by Hazell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Sure Hazell! Fingers crossed ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildeb Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oh yum... they are GORGEOUS, Pixie! Yoh I am forty something km from you, when you breed you definitely have another buyer here too :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 If they are the gold pair from someone they are fantastic fish. :-). That male has great form (better than the photo shows) and the color is just gorgeous. I almost bought them myself. Good luck in the spawn tank. They looked compatable when uncarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Mate, if they are the pair from someone, they are a newer pair we have not seen yet. With any luck we might see them tonight and be able to take a few photos for Pixie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Lol, jarrod! You buying fish on the side and then making "mystery spawns" again? Great looking fish Pixie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes, these are from someone ) Sure Lildeb - That would be great. Um, i'm a bit jealous that you guys get to see them before i do lol Pictures would be AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Sounds great! I'm looking for fry of white lace reds. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 *lol* @ Paul. ...I have no idea what you are talking about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Great stock to start with Pixie - and someone's fish often have a bit of Thai magical luck in the spawn tank. Be sure to prepare them as best you can - give 'em a good feed for a week or two and ensure they're conditioned (that way they wont get rot and stuff when they've spawned and their immune systems are down) Very exciting, I think you'll get a mix of Red and Non Red Salmanders - got some marble genes & butterfly so you'll get a mix. Very exciting! x Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Sounds great! I'm looking for fry of white lace reds. I have no idea what a white lace red is but if i have one, it's all yours LOL Great stock to start with Pixie - and someone's fish often have a bit of Thai magical luck in the spawn tank. Be sure to prepare them as best you can - give 'em a good feed for a week or two and ensure they're conditioned (that way they wont get rot and stuff when they've spawned and their immune systems are down) Very exciting, I think you'll get a mix of Red and Non Red Salmanders - got some marble genes & butterfly so you'll get a mix. Very exciting! x Ness Thanks Ness! I've been reading your spawn logs so i've already stolen lots of tips and ideas from you The hard part will be waiting a few weeks, no.. will... power....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I saw the first gold pair someone have up, these look similar - and they were GORGEOUS!!! Good luck with them, definitely wanting fry. No pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thats just my stupid name for the Salamanders XD Because they are 'white laced around the edges, and red body' LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Technically Salamander Butterfly: (so you wouldn't call it lace, it's the marble/butterfly gene that creates this - which is what the salamander at the top of this thread has) However the butterfly pattern is most desirable when it shows 50% 50% colouring like this: It's a bit confusing to say "lace" as it is a bit of a colloquial term for slightly transparent blacks: I.e. the ones that aren't opaque melano black black.... or black lace can refer to the transparent black trim such as the fush below, but you'd call it red/black lace butterfly: These are just based on what Aquabid users term their fish colouring as - the above might be called black lace fire.. they love saying red is fire. I'm just pointing out unoffical terms, and the causes of their colouring... ain't no genetics class... Yes, isn't that a slightly off topic miniature pretend education? hmm yessss... x Edited March 21, 2012 by melbournebetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oh, i ♥ love ♥ the "real" butterfly 50-50 - It's gorgeous! Thanks for that info very helpful, can't wait to see what i get from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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