Sean, in the 3rd pic, where your juvies are in what appears to be a clear cup, is that your photo, or one taken by the seller? If taken by you, was that photo taken shortly after they arrived?
SRT fry
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Yep that photo was taken by me and it was right after they were out of the bags.
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Ok, thanks. They look good there, nice pearling, and good red base color. (not washed out orange)
The only thing to watch out for now would be their red base color fading. A common practice in SE Asia, Thailand included, is to use hormones, and/or carophyll pink to jack up the fishes color. Typically that will fade out after 30 days of being in country, so hopefully your juvies retain the color. If they do you have some quality RT's I think.
As far as using the term SRT, IMHO this is like calling a 2" juvie FH a masterpiece. The term "super" and "masterpiece" only come with time, as the fish mature & become fully developed. Vendors simply use these terms to promote the quality of their fish. This is why for now I would hang on to all of those fish if possible, and wait & see what develops. Then when you do sell off the ones that you don't want to keep, at larger sizes they will demand larger $$. Keep us posted on their progress.
The only thing to watch out for now would be their red base color fading. A common practice in SE Asia, Thailand included, is to use hormones, and/or carophyll pink to jack up the fishes color. Typically that will fade out after 30 days of being in country, so hopefully your juvies retain the color. If they do you have some quality RT's I think.
As far as using the term SRT, IMHO this is like calling a 2" juvie FH a masterpiece. The term "super" and "masterpiece" only come with time, as the fish mature & become fully developed. Vendors simply use these terms to promote the quality of their fish. This is why for now I would hang on to all of those fish if possible, and wait & see what develops. Then when you do sell off the ones that you don't want to keep, at larger sizes they will demand larger $$. Keep us posted on their progress.
I totally can see what your saying I appreciate your input on the subject. I'll definitely be watching out for the color fade and I will keep you posted on growth. They are eating like pigs already haha
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Certainly grading can begin as small as 1-2", A, AA, AAA, that sort of thing. But that's a far cry from "masterpiece" in FH, or "super" in red texas. That's all I'm saying.
Still, I think that if these RT's are not juiced up with synthetic color enhancing agents, or hormones, they look to have very good potential. Maybe some will even mature into SRT. I guess only time will tell.
Still, I think that if these RT's are not juiced up with synthetic color enhancing agents, or hormones, they look to have very good potential. Maybe some will even mature into SRT. I guess only time will tell.
He just sent the fish out so at least I got that much out of him he paid for a new fish and the shipping overseas. I have to pay domestic cost but I guess that's not too bad
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Hey everyone here's an update of the fry after a few weeks. They still have a nice red color when in the tank they lost most of it when I was moving them and taking these photos but they are growing fast. I even think I have a balloon red Texas in the bunch 
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Show us the one you chose and suppose to get..
These fry are pretty ordinary;equal to pearly f1s
These fry are pretty ordinary;equal to pearly f1s
