colorfan Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hope you are having fun Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 They could be King Kong Parrots or Red Mammons too. I think that's what they're called for parrots with humps/koks Yeah, but those have humps. Not that pointy curl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayMotivated Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah, but those have humps. Not that pointy curl. Whoa. Upon closer inspection I did not notice the unicorn-like horns! I thought it was another parrot behind parrot haha Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'd like to think the curl is bred naturally and not "man-made." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'd like to think the curl is bred naturally and not "man-made." That I'm not sure, I think it might be selectively bred from an mutate. But that's just my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Now, first interview is in progress, let me share just the first pic I took at MK BREED's office. Many pics and part of the interview will be online tomorrow morning US/Canada time, from MK BREED, Crimson Taiwan, Uro Farm, and another breeder (I mean, it's 4pm here and we're still doing the first one.... ;-) slycat929, h4n, ImDisclose and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Interview on Crimson Taiwan was completed about 3 hours ago, and the interview with Yi's Aquarium Shrimp Art Studio is almost done. I think I will not be able to post much in the next few hours because, man, I learned SO MUCH in the last few hours...... I won't hide anything (a few things breeders don't want to make public, not my choice), but it will take time for me to properly organize the info. So, from just the two almost completed ones (MK's interview was cut short because we want to leave more time for the other two today, the rest of his interview will be done while we do our 1500 kiometer tour), purple TB is already in, also the Galaxy and other types of Pintos. Even hints for people interested in new species development from an expert in this area. Bear with me..... I ensure you the wait is well worth it. PS: Sam from Yi's even provided some of his products as prizes to be won in this forum !! Steve R., h4n, ANBU and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Randy the trip sounds phenomenal so far!! Next time you go bring some of us, this would be such an amazing experience. ANBU and h4n 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Where do we sign up for shrimp tour 2015? Can't wait to read the interviews! h4n and Hiatus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 This is super exciting! h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 That I'm not sure, I think it might be selectively bred from an mutate. But that's just my guess. I don't have a problem with that. heh I do have a problem when they do things like make cuts into fish to create a form. Ie. The "Heart" Parrot Cichlid created by cutting off the tail when young. If you could get a name for that curl fish, I'd very much appreciate it. A phone call should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 "a few things breeders don't want to make public, not my choice" ... getting me all curious... Why!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 So stoked for the new types of shrimp. My 20 long is soooo ready. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 "a few things breeders don't want to make public, not my choice" ... getting me all curious... Why!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Because they don't want to tip their hat to secrets they have for their tanks, and new projects working on in fear someone else will beat them putting them out first. davesays and ANBU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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randy Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I don't have a problem with that. heh I do have a problem when they do things like make cuts into fish to create a form. Ie. The "Heart" Parrot Cichlid created by cutting off the tail when young. If you could get a name for that curl fish, I'd very much appreciate it. A phone call should do it. Okay, I talked to my fish breeder friends, this fish is called "Unicorn", and unfortunately, it is formed by cutting a small piece of meat on the back and the survivors will look like "unicorns" ;-( Sorry for posting that picture and I will remove it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 "a few things breeders don't want to make public, not my choice" ... getting me all curious... Why!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There are a few things some breeders don't feel comfortable publishing, I have to respect their wish and I hope readers will understand. One of them is how to increase the size of PRL, as you may find that if you selectively breed the same line of PRL, the size will become smaller and smaller. He gave the solution but wish it not published. I will ask him again today to reconsider this. There are tons other things they don't mind publishing so you may forget about this. I will try to unleash this one... by accident maybe, in the full interview. countryboy12484, Greenteam, JamesHe and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I totally forgot you were going I this trip, I'll make sure to keep checking this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Before the interview is posted (I really underestimated the time needed to transform the raw info into a proper interview writeup), let me give some preview/breeder profile. Facility Name: Crimson Taiwan Breeder Interviewed: Tai Cheng (Store and Breeding facility manager of Crimson Taiwan) Profile: Type - Storefront Number of Tanks: 35 in showroom, 200+ in the breeding facility (basement of the store) Shrimp Keeping Experience: 9 years Type of Shrimps: CRS/CBS, PL CRS/CBS, All types of TB (no Neos or Pinto) Elo500, h4n, ANBU and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Facility Name: Yi's Aquarium Shrimp Art Studio Breeder Interviewed: Sam (in the middle) Profile: Type - Showroom Number of Tanks: 45 tanks in showroom, another 110 tanks in another location not open for viewing. Shrimp Keeping Experience: 7 years Type of Shrimps: PRL CRS, Taiwan bees, Pintos and many under development new morphs. Sam is famous in new species development, in his facility I saw Galaxy Pinto, New Pinto morphs (no name yet), and purple TB (I got MK to take picture for these purple TW, since he is professional) Winner of the recent 2014 International Invitational in Taiwan, Pinto category. JayMarshal, JamesHe and ANBU 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 For the up to the minute update on the progress (with little info of course), please check out fb: https://www.facebook.com/shrimpwiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Okay, I talked to my fish breeder friends, this fish is called "Unicorn", and unfortunately, it is formed by cutting a small piece of meat on the back and the survivors will look like "unicorns" ;-( Sorry for posting that picture and I will remove it now... You don't have to remove it. If anything, you should leave it up so people are aware of how they are created. JayMarshal, metageologist, Pika and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Okay, I talked to my fish breeder friends, this fish is called "Unicorn", and unfortunately, it is formed by cutting a small piece of meat on the back and the survivors will look like "unicorns" ;-( Sorry for posting that picture and I will remove it now... You don't have to remove it. If anything, you should leave it up so people are aware of how they are created. I completely, agree. It is very informative. For me, mutilating animals is highly unethical and unacceptable. This includes injecting dye into fish and shrimps. It also shows that they fail as breeders, because they are unable to breed the desired features. Dog breeders and others have been mutilating and crippling their animals for a long time, e.g. cropping or clipping tails (prolonged spines!) and ears for a long tine. Thanks a lot for your great reporting. I am very excited to follow your progress. Shrimpie and JayMarshal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpsmasher Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 looks like an awesome trip so far! looking forward to the interviews - thanks for sharing Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I apologize for derailing this thread though. Back to shrimpiness. Steve R. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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