corbie Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 So I've had a fairly healthy low grade/sakura cherry colony going for a few months with a ton of babies. A few weeks ago, I noticed one older juvenile that had an almost perfect rili pattern, though the red portions weren't completely solid. She's been through at least one molt since then, and it's still really easy to pick her out during feedings. Is this a common color variation in neo colonies, or does she have the potential to start a new line? No pictures since I'm awful with macro photos. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Original rili strains would have just randomly popped up from neos I assume, and been selectively bred to where they are today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 There are many rilis already such as blue rili, red rili, orange rili, black rili. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbie Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I meant that establishing "my own" red rili line would be a neat project. Not that they'd be special or anything. But if it's common for neos to randomly throw rilis, then it's a lot less exciting, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 My fire red neos give me some rillis too. Interesting, but most of them are females but I only have 8-9 not very perfect rillis. I added them to my AB to let them breed and see what their babies will look like. corbie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I meant that establishing "my own" red rili line would be a neat project. Not that they'd be special or anything. But if it's common for neos to randomly throw rilis, then it's a lot less exciting, you know? Well, ive never had it happen, if it makes yours feel more special. A new randomly acquired strain is always good as it expands the bloodlines. Less inbred shrimp are hardier. corbie and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Here is a nice little chart to show you where all the rilis have originated: corbie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 My fire red neos give me some rillis too. Interesting, but most of them are females but I only have 8-9 not very perfect rillis. I added them to my AB to let them breed and see what their babies will look like. I have a tank with fire reds and sakura's and im always getting red rili's some are really nice and some aren't and I cull the bad ones. corbie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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