Platinum RTC question

[stratos]

Hi - I'm importing this group of 5 platinum RTC:

Some people have told me that these ones look more white or platinum than most others sold on the market. I've been told that many have a more yellowish tone. Does anyone know why this is?

I've also been asked if these are albino. I have no idea. Does anyone know whether "platinum" RTC are albino or xanthic?

My area of expertise is Asian arowana, so these are new to me.

Thanks

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Platinums usually have more brown and spots than the one pictured below. Probably 5 very rare platinums. I haven’t seen xanthic or albino’s, so I can’t speak for them. The one below is cool, because it doesn’t have too much brown. Besides that, incredible fish.

 

[Fishman Dave]

IMO the 5 platinums you show are of a higher quality. No original markings showing through. They should show a metallic sheen and the better this sheen and the platinum colouring the more expensive the fish, although there are others on here much more versed in platinum fish than myself.
personally I don't want yellow coming through and I don't want a white fish. Equally I would not want a fish with red eyes as this will be classed as albino, no matter how good the platinum colouring and sheen are. Many platinum fish, especially poorer grade platinums often can be seen to revert back to some of the original gene coloration and some fish can lose a lot of value as they grow and this occurs.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

One expert is vincentwugwg

 

[vincentwugwg]

These will turn yellow with age... I have yet to see a true Platinum rtc as all the ones one the market are the golden ones. Some, like the one pictured start out looking pure white but once they hit 16-18 inches the yellow coloration will start to creep in and they end up looking like their golden counterparts.
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[stratos]

Thanks everyone who has replied. This is my first time posting in this part of the MFK forums. I respect everyone's opinions and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'll try to post up some updates on these fish over the coming year(s).