The Sire is a big, strong-bodied steel blue HMPK (topline could be smoother). The caudal has a good D-shape with long outer rays and is big in size. The anal has a pretty good trapezoid shape with a nice gradual slope. The dorsal has a good volume with a broad base. The front rays are nicely directed forward. The ventrals have a good length, volume and single tips. The Dame was a kind gift of Betttina Sperl from Germany. As her grandfather was a melano PK, there is a good chance she is carrying this trait. She has a long body with a smooth topline, an impressive D-shaped caudal, a broad-based dorsal, a parallel anal fin and matching ventrals.
With this cross I hope to fix the strong bodies, smooth topline and balanced finnage. The offspring (F1) likely will be darkbody steel blue HMPK with a chance of of black lace and marble to pop up.

The Sire is also Father of: BT280516 & BT100916.

22/06/16: The pair spawned.
23/06/16: The fry hatched.
25/06/16: The fry entered the free-swimming stage. Removed the male.
27/06/16: The fry is feeding well on vinegar eels and BBS.
22/11/16: Som promising young males of this spawn, now 22 weeks old:

31/12/16: Two steel blue brothers at 26 weeks of age.

31/12/16: Two siblings at 32 weeks of age.

26/04/17: One HMPK male from this spawn were send to the 9th Betta Freaks Show in Kalkar, Germany and won a prize!
- 3rd M2 Asymmetrical HMPK male class - Unicolor non-iridescent.