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My Oscar is in the pond and the pair have the 75g to themselves! I had forgotten how much water Oscars can throw at once. He literally smothered my face and head, all at once, with one splash.
 
I don't think I'll even need to backcross. Those look like (and I'm just guessing) direct offspring. Traits are 50/50. I'll have to grow out the first batch and see what they look like...
 
Dad:
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Mom:

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I've packed them full of red wigglers and wood lice, temp is at about 79 degrees. Will lengthen photoperiod over the next few days up to ten hours from eight.
 
I know Mommy isn't the hottest chick on the block, but I'd think Daddy is exceptional for a Dempsey. Especially one sold by Pet-tard as a convict! I laughed so hard at the bad ID that I bought him out of spite more than anything. He was pretty, even as a little guy. I hope they have beautiful babies, and if they are worth looking at, I will be sharing with as MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE because I might have hundreds. I will allow cannibalism, and I will cull fry at 1.5" that aren't showing color... The best one or two, I keep for me.
 
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