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Layer - Mutations/Type/Symbol -
Descriptions |
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Yellow (No known
mutations) - This is the
innermost layer. This is nearly always covered by other layers and is
very pale with no observable color. This is not to be confused with the
Non-Red yellows. |
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Red
- Prevalent in the
anal, ventral and caudal fins. Unless the fish is completely red, this
is considered a major fault. |
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Extended
Red
(Type 1-Er) - More intense
red that spreads across the body as well as the fins in equal density.
Dominant over normal red. |
Non-Red (Type 1-nr) - Red is replaced by yellow. Recessive to both
Normal Red and Extended Red |
Orange (Type 1-nr2) - This is fairly new, and rare color. Gilbert
Limhengco is the most well known for working on this strain. Details for
this gene are still unknown for the most part. This has become a fast
favorite and many breeders are working with this line now. |
| Red
Loss (Type 1-L) - Initial red disappears partially or completely as
the fish matures. Common in some marbles. Dominant over Normal Red. |
Variegated Fins Butterfly Pattern (Type 1-vf) - Clear to white areas
occur in fins where red is usually predominant. Dominant over
Non-Butterfly, but variably expressible. Many people now believe it is
related to the marble gene. Many marble spawns produce fish that have
butterfly patterns and streaked fins. |
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Black |
Melano (Type 1-m) - Black is very intense, dark and extensive.
Melano females are incapable of producing viable offspring, in most
cases. Recessive to Normal Black |
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Blond (Type 1-b) - The density of the black is greatly reduced.
Recessive to Normal Black. Not to be confused with yellow (Non-Red)
bettas. This gene is also found in Extended Reds to eliminate the black
pigment on their bodies without making them Cambodian. |
Cambodian (Type 1-c) - Black is eliminated from the body, but
continues to some extent in the fins. Recessive to Normal Black |
Marble (Type 1-mb) - Black is of varying density which can change
over time. Marbled bettas can change throughout their whole life.
Dominance and recessive have not been completely determined. It is an
interesting and fun gene. Produces fertile black females but is less
dense than the melanos. |
Piebald (Type 1-) - Black is lacking in the head area causing a
flesh colored face. Very popular and striking. It is no longer
considered a marble on it's own. A simple Piebald can no longer be
entered as a marble in the IBC Shows. |
Black Lace (Type 1-) - Black is prevalent throughout, but weakest in
the abdominal area and caudal fin. Produces fertile black females but is
less dense than the melanos. |
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Green |
B1B1 - Green (Turquoise)
Prevalent in the body area posterior to the head and the bases of fins.
True grass greens are hard to come by. They are preferred over turquoise
in shows. |
B1b1 - Royal Blue |
Spread Iridocytes (Type 1 & 2*-Si) - Allows iridocytes to be present
in a denser
amount over the body,
whether they are green, steel, or royal.
*Interferes with Steel Blue, but functions as a Type 1 in being dominant
over Normal Green.
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Steel Blue (Type 2 - b1b1) - Green is replaced by Steel Blue.
Iridescence is the same intensity as in the replaced green. |
Opaque (Type 2 - Op) - An iridescent, milky color replaced or
combines with Steel Blue. Effects are variable. |
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Click here for the IBC Show Classes |
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Variations and the names we call them. |
Purple/Yellows - Very beautiful, rare and hard to come by right
now. You can find them in various name: Sages,
Purple Pineapple Twists, Purple Pizzazz,
Purple Gas etc. The 'yellow' in these bettas may or may not be
the 'nr' yellow. It may be a variation of orange in some cases. |
Green or Blue/Yellows - Many variation of this line which means you
will find them under many various names: Pharaohs,
Blue Angels, Emerald Dreams, Mustard
Gas, Salamanders, Blueberry pies etc. The 'yellow'
in these bettas may or may not be the 'nr' yellow. It may be a variation
of orange in some cases. |
Yellow/White BF - These are actually vary hard to find but they are
so very beautiful. Most everyone calls them Lemon Meringue. |
Brown/Yellow Bi-colors - Most everyone calls these Chocolates.
I have some chocolate versions in my Pharaoh line. It is desired to have
no iridescence at all. |
Yellow Spotted Melano - These are Black melanos with variegated
areas of yellow or orange. I call them Bumblebees. |
