Color variation between OEBT offspring

[Speedie408]

I've been keeping OEBTs for about 6 months now, but it wasn't until recently that I spotted a couple red ones in the mix. I currently see 2 distinctly red babies, about 3 weeks old. They look totally different from the other fry as far as body markings and color. Is it normal for these shrimp to pop out red babies? I know that the mature blue females display some red but I've never actually seen a red baby until now.

I'm interested to see how these babies will turn out as they mature. If anyone has any experience with this color anomaly, please share your thoughts.

Here's a couple picture for reference:
http://images56.fotki.com/v1298/photos/4/1503564/9978651/redTiger-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v104/photos/4/1503564/9978651/redtiger2-vi.jpg

[madness]

Did they cross with your tangerine tigers or something? Really odd looking OEBT man.

[dxiong5]

Wow, that's very interesting. I've never seen that sort of coloration before, considering they didn't mingle with another variation/shrimp. Were they from DK? If so, maybe shoot her a message to see if she's seen some like that. Nonetheless, a new breeding project for you!

[Soothing Shrimp]

It will e interesting to follow as it grows.

[Summit MicroFarm]

Very cool coloration...I am interested in how this turns out as well.

:alien:

[Speedie408]

Did they cross with your tangerine tigers or something? Really odd looking OEBT man.

I do keep my OEBTs with a few Tangerine Tigers... I'm pretty sure these fry were not from hybridization between the two sp. because the female blues were already berried when I moved them to the TT tank.


Wow, that's very interesting. I've never seen that sort of coloration before, considering they didn't mingle with another variation/shrimp. Were they from DK? If so, maybe shoot her a message to see if she's seen some like that. Nonetheless, a new breeding project for you!

I got some from DK but some were from a local guy here in the Bay Area. Isn't she a member here?

[wicca]

i think its time for another tank and see how they develop none of my oebt's have ever had that color befor. do keep an eye on them i would love to know how they turn out.

[dxiong5]

I got some from DK but some were from a local guy here in the Bay Area. Isn't she a member here?

No, I don't think she is. Anyway, keep us updated on these guys!

[Speedie408]

Sure will bro. They haven't died on me yet *knock on wood*. :)

[nilocg]

Any update on these Speedie?

[Speedie408]

Any update on these Speedie?

Colin,

I'll try to take a pic for you soon. Been busy with work lately. It's since developed stripes like regular tigers. It's still got some red to i though.

[Speedie408]

LOL I saw it crawling in front of the glass right after I replied above so here it is: As you can see it has changed since the last set of pictures.

http://images60.fotki.com/v661/photos/4/1503564/9978651/019-vi.jpg

[nilocg]

Pretty sweet looking, blue hue with red spots.

[Freedpenguin]

That does look sweet!

[Speedie408]

Here's a new one I just found yesterday. Looks to be a blond OEBT with blue stripes instead of black. How cool is that!?!

http://images60.fotki.com/v778/photos/4/1503564/9978651/IMG_3083-vi.jpg

[Summit MicroFarm]

Gorgeous Speedie! Wow very mutants. I think both are very beautiful. Can't wait to see how this works out. Good Luck.
:alien:

[wicca]

i like both of them

[Kevyn]

Wow, I love how the color is so intense near the spine then it slowly fades away to the belly.. awesome!