BTW David...Hybrid Vigor applies to Hybrids which is in no way related to this discussion on inbreeding ..infact hybrid vigor couldn't be further from this topic.
There are many documented diseases and disorders caused by repeatitive inbreeding..so it isn't a misconception. For example the Amish are well known for genetic disorders due to this.

Also if pastel pinks and hypo's were a strong line you'd see more of them..but you don't and they have been around for many many years.
Many pastel pinks die before they reach adulthood or they have balance issues. Hypo's have had reproductive problems but they seem to be doing better through outcrossing, but there still rare comparetivly.
Generally the more patients you are the better the results.
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Justin Mitcham
ExtremeHogs.com

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