adrand Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Is this spotty sparkle coloration on this rcs normal? This is the first one I have found in my tank like this. It is probably my lowest quality cherry in that tank so is that why? Fyi there was no flash used just a couple T5 bulbs. Thanks. Edwardnah, 35ppt and Soothing Shrimp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I would definitely say not normal, possibly wild var. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yepper, wild var- however I encourage you to try to start a strain of them. Why? Although I have seen the white bars on the backs of wild cherries, I have never seen the sparkles down the sides or legs. This leads me to believe you have a wild mutation that the white has NOT limited itself to the back. *salivate* This is very much the same way the red shrimp started. Breeding for more and more red dots until we have the ultimate reds of today. *If* you can carry through the trait to a strain, there are some shrimpers (myself included) that would attempt to create the next step- a low grade white cherry. We know from there it can also be selectively bred for better coverage. BTW, this is also similar to how the higher grades of crs started as well. So in short, you may have the makings of the next great color in your hands! Be careful with it, and breed it well so the rest of us can continue to work on your shrimp too. 35ppt, DETAquarium, mayphly and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrand Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 You all are awesome thanks for the quick replies. I will check the rest of the shrimp in the tank tonight and see if i have any others showing the same trait. Soothing Shrimp and Elo500 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sparkling cherries! I love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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