improving ventral fin design in future models

[flumon]

My HM male betta's got nice form and finnage, but his ventral fins are curled halfway down. If I pair him with an HM female, will their babies get normal ventral fins?

[coltin]

The male betta's curly fins are likely a genetic trait, so he'll probably pass it on to his offspring.

If the female betta also has this trait, then it's likely all the young will inherit it. On the other hand, if the female doesn't have the trait, then you can expect some of the young to have curly fins and some not to.

[goldminer]

His form and finnage aren't perfect if you notice issues, If it's genetic, that's a low-grade fish, should've been culled, not bred. Breeding him will just spread the flaw, right?

[flumon]

The male betta's curly fins are likely a genetic trait, so he'll probably pass it on to his offspring.

If the female betta also has this trait, then it's likely all the young will inherit it. On the other hand, if the female doesn't have the trait, then you can expect some of the young to have curly fins and some not to.

The female has straight ventflake fins, which is a good sign. I'm still unsure whether the curly trait is dominant or not, though. I'm thinking it might be a 50-50 chance that the fry will inherit the curly fins.

[flumon]

His form and finnage aren't perfect if you notice issues, If it's genetic, that's a low-grade fish, should've been culled, not bred. Breeding him will just spread the flaw, right?

I'm not rushing into breeding them. I'll breed when you're convinced I should.

[SeaBidder]

I wouldn't pass on a flawed trait. My calico female is stunning, but she has a curled dunlow plate - that's a deal-breaker for me when breeding. I keep her separate during breeding season to avoid passing on the gene. We have a responsibility to consider the future generations of our fish. I'd suggest finding a better male for breeding and enjoying your current one as a pet - it's not worth risking the trait being passed on.