Considering Mahoganies in pursuit of a Suma, but is it wise?

[Bleh]

Personally, I try to keep it in mind that the animals do not get a personal attachment to me like I do them, and the most important thing is making sure that if I do rehome them for any reason, I vet the people taking/buying them very carefully to make sure they will provide the same standard of care that I do.

Yep, fully aware my BP's wouldn't give a toss if I was decomposing in the corner. Their only disappointment would likely be that I couldn't fit into their mouth

So take your time choosing animals to start projects with It's very much worth it in the long run to have a solid plan. Mahogany is such an amazing morph to work with for so many things, so it may be worth holding off just a bit to see if there is a combo you could use for more than just one project!

And Yep again. Always considered going down the pied route but was taking my time to find the right pairing I fancied experimenting with but seeing some mahogany outcomes has really made my mouth water, especially the suma!

The consideration of holding out for mahogany het pieds has crossed my mind, but I think I'm just being greedy there!

My decided holdback from my first ever clutch is just an enchi, but his contrast just pleases my eyes with every viewing - he could have some chocolate influence in there, is certainly darker, but also more vibrant than the other enchi I have here. A simple gene that offers plenty. The mum is enchi pin and my BEL has possible enchi there so he's kept in mind for some possible supers in the future.

And again, my ultimate goal will be a suma but I have females that would be interesting to see what a male mahogany can produce with them, and likewise my males with a female mahogany.

I am always keeping in mind anything I decide to pursue now won't come to fruition for a few years yet, and even then there's no guarantee!

Been keeping BP's around 5 years, and this season is my first clutch because only this season I was comfortable with pairing to my female. She was at a good weight last year, but I worried she was too young so gave her another year and hopefully that helped with her first clutch yielding 11 eggs (although, only ten survived).

This season, my pastel spotnose (male) should be ready to try pairing as he's easily surpassed the 600g threshold now - but I am still slightly apprehensive! But as long as he keeps gaining the grams over the next few months, I'm going to try him with my enchi pin.

But back to mahoganies, I think this will be my 'final' additions, for now, until some new hold backs make me think twice, maybe!!!