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Super excited, new generation emerged......Not entirely sure whether they should be directed towards my spotted head pinto project. Loving the colour/shade separation, trust the division will be maintained. Time will tell..

The initial stock on this quest evolved from the blue velvets, red rill blue base.....selective breeding for approx 3-4 generations. ​Through natural mutations, "blue's" from black & brown cherry were added to the breeding stock. The results, were a culling rate of 80-90%. Frustrating at the best of times, but decided that this journey had to take place to add the depth of colour etc.... Eventually natural mutations via my carbon rilli were added to the project. These were selectively picked for their body coloration, with minimal rill pattern in existence as possible. The results after 1-2 years of selective breeding.... Ive recently added Gbang's blue dream to the colony, to strengthen their coloration, and to improve them breeding true. Looking forward towards the next 3-5 generations, were I expect them to do so...... The quest continue's .......

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Adding to this sticky a Photographic guide to freshwater invertebrates. http://www.trc.govt.nz/assets/Publications/guidelines-procedures-and-publications/Fresh-water-2/Photographic-Guide-sm.pdf

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