Semi - Picasso

[eferna]

wondering is a semi-picasso a Picasso Grade B?? All this grading can be confusing cause some people grade differently there is no real standard

[Doe5ia14]

Generally yes, a semi-picasso would be considered a grade-B. Which usually means the white only connects on one side. Where the grade-As usually connects on both sides of the fish.

[eferna]

thanks, but some people sell grade b with no lines connecting, so what would that be classified as?

[jbax]

simi picasso would prolly be a misbar/grade c

[G4546]

Maybe if you post us up a picture WE in the RC community could "grade" your lil guy ;) I love Picasso's so they are all "grade A's" to me! :) But, yes. Generally the responses you've gotten from the others in the community seems to be the grading "scale" :) Let us know if you purchase one or already have one! :)

[eferna]

looking to buy, what about these?
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/earlnieva/clown.jpg

[jt_milstead]

You are right the "grade" has gotten weird the past year or so.

ORA originally labeled a "Grade A" as one with bar connection on both sides, and "Grade B" with bar connection on only one side. I dont think Doni follows the same grading process.

[JLopez]

Grade A or not, that fish is cool all the same. I would buy it...given that they arent trying to get your car for it.

[Jeremy Blaze]

They were all called Culls not to many years ago.

[eferna]

im beginning to think if this is a picasso or a snowflake..Would i be fine with 1 snowflake and 1 picasso?

[jbax]

snowflake and picasso should do ok. i would look for a pattern i like, not the name. unless someone is charging you grade A price for a misbar fish

[mhowe9]

Here is what I have heard from my Fish Breeding friends in terms of grading

Grade A- 2 bars, on both sides, touch (no black in between)

Grade B- 2 bars, on one side, touch (no black in between)

Snowcasso- ~70% white

Platinum- >90% white

[eferna]

Thanks for the info I just would like to know if I do buy a snowflake of a Picasso will they pair up ?

[jbax]

yes percs and ocellaris do pair up. there a few out there like snow onyx and so on.

[mhowe9]

Thanks for the info I just would like to know if I do buy a snowflake of a Picasso will they pair up ?

No problem, like the previous posted said you can pair them. Either buy 2 small ones are 1 large and 1 small.

[eferna]

another image

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/earlnieva/IMG_0587.jpg

[mhowe9]

I agree nice looking fish.

[eferna]

what about this guy?
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/earlnieva/IMG_0590.jpg

[mhowe9]

I actually like the marking on the one in the back a little better.

[eferna]

So is this a semi picasso? The dorsal fin is a bit worn I'm hoping it will recover soon.

[mhowe9]

I would say it would be a grade B

[davocean]

I'm not crazy about the grading thing either really, and honestly I've seen many B's I liked much better than some A's.
Personally I just like the random patterns whatever the grade may be, everyone has their own idea of what looks cool, I pretty much like em all.
Yes you can mix snow's and percs, make sure at least one is no bigger than an inch and a half, preferably smaller if you can, and I advise intro in a specimen container to be safe.
The one w/ a tattered dorsal also has a ragged tail, probably has been bullied.
It could heal, but I do prefer starting w/ clean healthy as can be clowns, and they should be QT'd to be safe.

[eferna]

a couple of more pics of the clowns

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/earlnieva/IMG_0616.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss206/earlnieva/IMG_0631.jpg

[nguyentri]

I'm not crazy about the grading thing either really, and honestly I've seen many B's I liked much better than some A's.
Personally I just like the random patterns whatever the grade may be, everyone has their own idea of what looks cool, I pretty much like em all.
Yes you can mix snow's and percs, make sure at least one is no bigger than an inch and a half, preferably smaller if you can, and I advise intro in a specimen container to be safe.
The one w/ a tattered dorsal also has a ragged tail, probably has been bullied.
It could heal, but I do prefer starting w/ clean healthy as can be clowns, and they should be QT'd to be safe.

+1 . Nice looking fish , i like them all. The other looks like snow flake to me.

[buddythelion]

Thought I might ask in this thread since it's a thread about grading questions... What about mine?

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/buddythelion/20120216_001205.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/buddythelion/20120216_000354.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/buddythelion/20120215_235814.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/buddythelion/20120210_142744.jpg

One side has all three touching, up to his dorsal fin. The other has first and second bar touching. What does the helmet mean in terms of grades? Thanks. :)

[eferna]

@nguyentri- yeah it does look like a snowflake, maybe its a snowcasso.

@buddythelion- your clowns look good, I think they are grade A picasso, but then again they dont form a continuous pattern they seem to touch which will make them a Grade B. Either way they are pretty cool fish and I would not bother with the grading. They look quite big compared to mine. How big are they?