Albino "Azumanishiki"

[Virginia ranchu]

Hello All,

Check out this video of what appear to be albino Azumanishiki (calico ranchu).

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/27-/3133063754/?icid=VIDURVPET07


I would also like to point out the body shape of these fish. These a a bit longer than some orandas we have seen lately.

Cheers,

Rob

[bigbettadan]

You mean Calico oranda.............

The Japanese are breeding them for top view as well. My biggest beef is the finnage. Would like to see a top view to see how squared off the hoods are.

Dan

[Virginia ranchu]

Calico oranda of course, hence the " " ;)

I believe these are Japanese fish (Japanese video anyway), and I thought the body type was pretty true to the Azuma form. I think it will take awhile for the fins to develop. I hope to find some top view video of Azumas for comparison.

Rob

[sc569]

I checked it out. The fish still have some dark spots so it is unlikely that they are true albinos.

Albinism is defined as the inability to produce eumelanin or black pigment.

The red eye is not a fail safe way of identifying albinos.

[harzan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AIR2ZEHwF8&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8bRbmCPqV8&feature=related

This is a nice group of Azuma.

If you want some, let me know.

[Virginia ranchu]

Hey Harris,

Those are nice! I like the square heads.

Did you buy some?

Rob

[bigbettadan]

Awesome, are those in Hawaii now? Or are those in Japan? Are you doing an import?

Dan

[harzan]

I am planning to bring in from Japan in November...If anyone is interested, let me know and I can include you in the order.

[bigbettadan]

Any chance of some ranchu included in the order??

Dan

[small_ranchu]

Any chance of some ranchu included in the order??

Dan

:exact: :exact:

[bigbettadan]

It be shame not to have a japan shippment not include ranchu....:exact:


Dan

[harzan]

Yes, I plan to if this happens...in early november...you guys interested?

[bigbettadan]

Of course, depending on the quality/bloodline and such...........

[afnaveils]

Kashino and Ishikawa would be good lines. Any suggestion?

[bigbettadan]

Both of those would be great, especially Kashino.

Dan

[thomasn]

how about calico crown pearlscales?

[harzan]

I will let you know what comes to the table...just azumas and ranchu for now....

[bigbettadan]

Thanks Harris.....

Dan

[afnaveils]

oh, since the Jin chu kai fry are in fact from Nogi's line, this is another interesting source.:exact: