Originally Posted by
Spartan
You've done a very good job growing it out, I would say. As to the quality there are some issues. The blue /gray scales lack edge definition (there's a Japanese term for this that escapes me at the moment). Ideally you want the scalation to have a net like appearance. The hi has stayed well below the lateral line and that is good. It will progress upwards as time goes by. The head should be much brighter white; this has a grayish tone to it. The body conformation looks good. IME all but the very best seem to be more slender than a gosanke. My prediction is the blue gray will darken much more over the next couple years and the orange will rise to meet it at the lateral line and perhaps further above. While this wont be a champion by any means, that contrast between the blue grey back and bright lower body orange will be very pleasing to look at. Do not let perfectionist comments detract from your enjoyment!