Albino Red Tanco (Platinum Base) – Rare Genetic Expression
Parents:
Black Dragon ♂ × Albino ♀
This fish expresses a highly unique Albino Red Tanco phenotype on a platinum base, caused by localized erythrophore activation — red pigment appears only in specific controlled areas instead of spreading across the body.
Visual Characteristics
True albino red eyes
Clean white–transparent platinum body
Single solid red tanco spot on the body
Red appears as a round, defined patch, not a koi-style scattered pattern
Clear tail with metallic dragon sheen
Genetic Composition
This phenotype is a controlled combination of:
Albino
Platinum
Dragon pattern regulation
The dragon gene suppresses pigment spreading, allowing red cells (erythrophores) to express only in a localized zone — forming a true tanco spot without black pigment.
Why this is special
Unlike random koi markings, this fish shows a genetically controlled red spot, similar to Japanese Tancho koi, but in an albino platinum dragon guppy line.
This makes it extremely rare and highly valuable for selective breeding programs.