Glasshalffull Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Man your killing me those are some beautiful shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hahaha! Glad you like them too. I'm really digging the BlackBees. They're coloring up nicely. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Them JBB got me drooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is it common to have the blue tint on the black bees? They're gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is it common to have the blue tint on the black bees? They're gorgeous! Yes. I am still trying to find out whether is this the origin of the blue colour for Taiwan Bee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I had some golden bees that had quite a bit of blue on them. I was under the impression that's where the TB may have originally got their blue from. Just speculating [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 BKK was breed by this auntie in Taiwan. Not sure what she used for breeding at that time. Some wild caridina cantonesis has blue colour. Maybe that it is origin of all. evabug1 and mayphly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't know how "common" it is to be quite honest. I do know that these guys were ranked champions when I bought them. The "blue-tint" is quite desirable and originated from just 2 breeders in Japan. Because of it's desirability and appeal, many Japanese breeders bought from those 2 breeders and incorporated their bloodline into their existing bloodlines. You may notice that many of the ranked BlackBees will demonstrate this trait. I am speaking in terms of strictly Japanese based competitions. I do not follow Taiwanese or Chinese shrimp competitions so i don't know much about that and cannot comment. I think it's one of those geographical thing that is special among a selected group of people. Personally, I find the blue tint appealing and quite beautiful, but atlas, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. mayphly and High5's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Soon I'll enter the realm of the PRL. Until then I'll enjoy looking at everyone else's. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 RedBees and BlackBees will always have a special place in my heart. I still recall the moment I saw them pictured on a eBay Ad (from aquaticmagic selling a moss ball at a time) and I became instantly captivated. The feeling and infatuation has never faded. It's one of things you cannot forget or get past because it was the one that started it all, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 They are timeless. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpsmasher Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Those are awesome looking black bees ShrimpFan! who's the breeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The JBB are a mixture if K-Brand and something else. I bought 2 K-Brand and 3 of another brand. It was written in Japanese so I don't really know the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evabug1 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The hint of blue in the black bees is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Not much excitement this week. I've been busy with work and so no chance to really do any really photography but I did take the camera out for an hour or so to take pictures of this strange looking shrimp inside my Red Wine tank. The only survivor from the 3rd brood. ...did finish all my snacks though... ANBU and Shrimpie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Would you consider that a red bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 That's a tricky question. Although this guy came from Red Wine/Ruby Red parents, I'm hesitant to call him a Red Bolt because I don't know the definition or distinction between Goldens bees and Red Bolts. I feel like this guy could very well be a Golden Bee as they look too similar and due to the Taiwan Bee genetics being so muddled and mixed with in the past. The thing about Blue Bolts that makes them distinct is the lack of a blue colored caridina before it. With selective breeding, the blue bolt has become a very distinct bee whereas the guy I have could easily be confused for a poor golden. It's currently too hard to tell. Around this guy's head, he does have that pinkish/red color that is common among bolts (the low grades) which is something I can selectively breed for and improve. The 4th brood looks to have a few more similar to this guy. When they grow up a bit more I'll isolate and breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 That's what makes pink bolts very hard to identify. I've seen goldens with orange/red tissues that show through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Exactly! I'm glad we both agree on this. I'm worried that if I start calling these guys "Red Bolts" it might start something. Currently, the grown "suspect" doesn't demonstrate the clear exoskeleton that would allow me to see through to the flesh underneath. It's definitely interesting as the guy is specked all over his body, similar to that of a low grade blue bolt. I'll need more time to observe and consult with my buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 You should breed this guy with your culled out pink PRL. Subsequently, it may gain more red and pink colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Speak of the Devil! Was just going to ask you about these guys. Gimme more minerals please. Need them to be living in the most perfect parameters to express their best colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I feed my tanks powdered foods last night and everyone came out to graze. Sorry for the glare and the reflection if me and my towel. Greenteam and h4n 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Heavenly Fissidens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Want a full tank shot?! It's so fluffy!! [emoji51] h4n, ANBU and High5's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Yes I do! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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