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Originally Posted by Cichlid Connections
We are all hypocrites in some way or the other I reckon  .... we can accept some traits but we can't accept others. (Now I think, its real brave for me to own up this way hahaha ). |
Haha, how true. For those who are wondering: A common practice to get the "Albino gene" -
(1) The desired fish (e.g. Eureka Red Peacock) is cross-bred with a albino-coloured cichlid (e.g. Albino Baenshi).
(2) The fry (Batch A) that have the "albino colours" are then bred with the original cichlid type (ie. Eureka Red Peacock).
(3) The subsequent fry (Batch B) that have albino colours are then bred with the original cichlid type again (& again & again). This then ensures the fish have very similar colours, body shape & temperament.
Oh, and on "albino" cichlids - most of the ones you see are NOT true albino types. They don't actually have the albino gene. Here's a quote from an article on Cichlid Forum:
Instead of having a true albino, you get an oligomelanic species ... Oligomelany is a different physiologic condition where the fish is capable of making pigment, but it's restricted in its ability to distribute the pigment-containing melanosomes over its body surface. Albinos, on the other hand, have a normal distribution of melanosomes throughout their body surface, but these cells lack the ability to make melanin. Phenotype among individuals varies depending upon the species and whether the individual is homozygous or heterozygous for the oligomelanic condition.
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Originally Posted by Cichlid Connections
Oh... btw, I don't think C.borleyi is peacock dude!  |
Haha, my mistake! C.Borleyi is a Hap. (feeling sheepish).
