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Old 06-22-2006   #4 (permalink)
dick benbow
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It is always best as suggested to start with parents of the same color variety
in most cases...but not always. Beni Kumonryu is a good example and i could name some others...But if i were you i'd stick with the same with this color variety. Remember it's the male who brings the pattern, the black matsuba pattern is often affected by the water hardness. there are two color varieties
to that variety including the newer red Kujacku...you might want to consider
one of each color (orange and red ) Since this is a Hikari variety remember that
bright glow is very important in breeders more so than pattern..
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